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NC02 CXP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 CXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,880 miles

4d show plates fitted

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,826 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,648 miles

Nearside Front light play in the strut top.

poor head lamps.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 98,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front light play in the strut top.

poor head lamps.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,313 miles

Corrosion at metal fuel strap.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,313 miles

Corrosion at metal fuel strap.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,757 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pads unevenly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,757 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads unevenly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,312 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,843 miles

N/S/F TYre perrished

N/S/F Tyre damaged on sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel tank straps corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front tyre deflated

offside rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,770 miles

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,592 miles

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Mirror glass cracked

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,299 miles

O/S/F Mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,737 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 33,970 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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NC02 CXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NC02 CXP, 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 NC02 CXP registered?

NC02 CXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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