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NA02 TSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,089 mi
Last recorded88,089 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 TSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 88,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 76,285 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes poor condition (worn)

front brake discs poor condition

front brake flexys poor condition

front tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

n/s/r tyre 1,6mm,slight runout (just acceptable)

number plates poor condition

o/s/f door check strap damaged

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear brakes sticking slightly

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,549 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

n/s/f tyre cracks in tread/side walls.

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm/cracks in tread/side walls/nail in tread.

n/s/r tyre tread run out[just acceptable].

o/s anti-roll bar bush poor condition[just acceptable].

oil level low.

rear brake discs poor condition.

rear number plate poor condition.

water marks front brake discs.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 56,481 miles

bonnet release handle missing (broken off)

exhaust poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2010 56,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release handle missing (broken off)

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f tyre cracks in tread and sidewalls just acceptable

rear brake discs poor condition

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres worn on edges.

corrsion to front brake discs.

rear tyres 2/2.5mm.

Pass 1 May 2008 46,002 miles

exhaust poor condition.front brake discs poor condition.corrosion to rear brake discs.rear tyres 3mm,worn on edges.slight suspension knocks.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,759 miles

exhaust poor condition †all brake discs poor condition †front tyres worn slightly on edges †rear tyres slight runout †slight suspension knocks

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,158 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 TSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSY, 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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NA02 TSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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