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NJ52 WMP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 104,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,829 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,829 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management light on

High level brake light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,748 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,660 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 92,660 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2014 85,864 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 85,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,489 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE LETTER STARTING TO FADE

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE DISC INNER FACE SCORED

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE INDICATOR BULB STARTING TO FADE IN COLOUR

BONNET SAFETY CATCH STICKING

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,162 miles

Advise exhaust middle box bracket broke

Advise front number plate distorted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 27,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 WMP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ52 WMP, 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 NJ52 WMP registered?

NJ52 WMP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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