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N33 NYO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 NYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,732 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside and offside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 94,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 87,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,837 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,455 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 73,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,578 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,568 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 71,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,345 miles

O.S.R. brake pad worn.

O.S.R. brake slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,628 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 30,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,793 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,122 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 NYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYO, 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 NYO registered?

N33 NYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is N33 NYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 NYO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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