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NG02 FZA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 FZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,375 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,971 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,704 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 66,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,074 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 49,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,166 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,551 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NG02 FZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NG02 FZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG02 FZA registered?

NG02 FZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is NG02 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG02 FZA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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