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N33 BTL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 122,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,104 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 118,338 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint at back of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at back of cat to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,942 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,940 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 105,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,865 miles

both front tyres edging off inner edge

slight blow on front to centre joint of exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,799 miles

Offside track rod end boot perishing slight

small blow on centre silencer

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,753 miles

Both side front lower arm rear support bushes perished

Right hand rear tyre 2.7 mm edged off and screw in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,517 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Catalytic converter inenr baffles deteriorating

Catalytic converter slow to operate

Engine management warning light on

Mid silencer & rear silencer inner baffles deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside rear handbrake lever on caliper off of its stop

Offside rear tyre perished & feathered on inner edge

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,311 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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N33 BTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N33 BTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N33 BTL registered?

N33 BTL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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