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NG52 KZE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,753 mi
Last recorded114,753 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 KZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,753 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 114,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,849 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking up (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 111,847 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed will weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to s/mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor around r/gromits corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor around r/gromits corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking up (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,157 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 103,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 97,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 97,219 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,506 miles

eml light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,381 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,381 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,702 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine check light is on

exhaust centre bracket is insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2012 66,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check light is on

exhaust centre bracket is insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,580 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 56,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,713 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,362 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,803 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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NG52 KZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NG52 KZE, 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 NG52 KZE registered?

NG52 KZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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