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NA02 NBX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,168 mi
Last recorded118,168 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 NBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,115 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on inner side wall, no cords visible. 205/55/16

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER ()

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED BUT NO PLY OR CORDS EXPOSED STRONGLY ADVISE

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING BUT STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN EFFECTIVLY

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

Offside Front TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DETERIOATING

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SURFACE CORROSION TO MOST UNDER BODY COMPONENTS

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills are damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2016 105,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills are damaged

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2014 101,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 101,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 99,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2010 99,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 98,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 94,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 86,874 miles

both sills damaged were it has been jacked up incorrectley

Pass 24 May 2006 78,974 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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NA02 NBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NA02 NBX, 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 NA02 NBX registered?

NA02 NBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is NA02 NBX safe to buy?

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