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NL02 GCY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,551 mi
Last recorded67,551 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,551 miles

front brake pads at 45%

front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,196 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,815 miles

srs air bag light indicates a fault

Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,237 miles

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION BRACKET SNAPPED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE COVER BUBBLING

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION BRACKET SNAPPED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE COVER BUBBLING

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,271 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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NL02 GCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL02 GCY, 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 NL02 GCY registered?

NL02 GCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is NL02 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 GCY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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