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NJ52 CFD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 CFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,874 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,072 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,894 miles

crankcase breather hose split

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

brake warning light on / pad wiring damaged

crankcase breather hose split

engine malfunction light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake disc pitted advise replacment

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,042 miles

O/s/r hand brake lever not returning to stop

Fail 5 Sep 2006 25,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front discs in rusty condition. †O/s/r hand brake lever not returning to stop.

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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NJ52 CFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ52 CFD, 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 NJ52 CFD registered?

NJ52 CFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is NJ52 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 CFD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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