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N8 PSC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 PSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 127,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Both top suspension bushes have movement when jacked up

Nearside Rear Bulge under plastic covering on brake pipe

Offside Rear Bulge under plastic covering on brake pipe

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe bulge under plastic covering

Nearside Front Upper Mounting has movement when jacked up

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe bulge under plastic covering

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Expansion under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight lift when jacked up (very slight on offside)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both...Expansion under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 123,118 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

Front Both upper suspension mounts have movement when jacked up

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 123,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp disconnected

Front Both upper suspension mounts have movement when jacked up

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working perm disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside top mounting have movement when jacked up

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,380 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 119,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,545 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 117,537 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,517 miles

Central stop lamp perm dissconnected

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,797 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,691 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,711 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 17,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,627 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 269,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N8 PSC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N8 PSC, 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 N8 PSC registered?

N8 PSC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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