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NC02 NRY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,720 mi
Last recorded80,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 NRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,720 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 80,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail pipe to axle (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,918 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,858 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 65,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower front number plate sticking out

Rear rear wheels sticking out from wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2020 65,652 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear to front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower outer under seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear to front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,305 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 64,796 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 64,793 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,473 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,774 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,597 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 NRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

NC02 NRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is NC02 NRY safe to buy?

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