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ND52 WEH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 WEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,686 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,898 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,551 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,749 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,747 miles

Some damage to n/s/f bumper.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH UNBONDED. (2.4.G.2)

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

Heat shield loose over centre silencer.

Some damage to n/s/f bumper.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,490 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 66,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,420 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,738 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,259 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,283 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 20,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,578 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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ND52 WEH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ND52 WEH, 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 ND52 WEH registered?

ND52 WEH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is ND52 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND52 WEH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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