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NK02 ZGS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 ZGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,867 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 86,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,647 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front both brakes have a slight drag

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main and both both short to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front both brakes have a slight drag

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main and both both short to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 79,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2015 76,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 62,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 53,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,817 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,940 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to split/crack

Fail 18 Nov 2010 45,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to split/crack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,046 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,684 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 ZGS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZGS, 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 NK02 ZGS registered?

NK02 ZGS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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