MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine covers & under trays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
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))
Engine covers & under trays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reverse lights inop
Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reverse lights inop
Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
top intercooler pipe insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
top intercooler pipe insecure
reverse lamp inop
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
reverse lamp inop
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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NJ02 BYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 NJ02 BYL, 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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NJ02 BYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2002.
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