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NK52 HTV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 HTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 112,091 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,998 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S and N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S and N/S (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 107,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S and N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S and N/S (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers

undertrays

Fail 27 Nov 2015 103,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,754 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 4 Sep 2009 57,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,799 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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NK52 HTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK52 HTV, 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 NK52 HTV registered?

NK52 HTV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is NK52 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK52 HTV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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