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NK02 OFE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

27,184 mi
Last recorded27,184 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 OFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 27,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 27,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 26,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,922 miles

Offside Rear coil spring mount slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 26,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,608 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,514 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,342 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,620 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 11,984 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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NK02 OFE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NK02 OFE, 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

How do I check the history of NK02 OFE?

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What year was NK02 OFE registered?

NK02 OFE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is NK02 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK02 OFE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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