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NJ52 CGG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 CGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,230 miles

n/s sill area damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,646 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front suspension components corroded including hub knuckles and brake callipers.

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

Nearside sill distorted/deformed.

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

Rear axle beam corroded including spring seats and shock absorber mounts.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plate not touching original panel/sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front suspension components corroded including hub knuckles and brake callipers.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill distorted/deformed.

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

Rear axle beam corroded including spring seats and shock absorber mounts.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,310 miles

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

engine auxiliary drive belt cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine auxiliary drive belt cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 103,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 96,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,920 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket broken away.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,731 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 53,130 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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NJ52 CGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CGG, 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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NJ52 CGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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