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NJ02 NGY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,391 mi
Last recorded117,391 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 NGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,391 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. bonding around centre pin failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. bonding around centre pin failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 116,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated + bearing has excessive play (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,843 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 114,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 109,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,645 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2014 104,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 95,601 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs coroding on inner face o/s +n/s

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,601 miles

Front brake discs coroding on inner face o/s +n/s

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,866 miles

brake pad wear sensor light on

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,814 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,117 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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NJ02 NGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 NJ02 NGY, 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 NGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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