MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (not structural) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (not structural) (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Inner Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes are bubbled in plastic coatings
slight blow on exhaust
brake pipes are bubbled in plastic coatings
slight blow on exhaust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine warning light on
front reg plate slightly damaged
high level brake light inop
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine has missfire
engine warning light on
front reg plate slightly damaged
high level brake light inop
centre brake light inop
engine light on
exhaust clamps are rotten
n/s/ f wheel rim damaged slightly and tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and low on tread
o/s/r tyre wall cut and tread cracking
slight cracking on n/s/r tyre wall
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust bracket broken but secured with clip.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust bracket broken but secured with clip.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATED
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATED
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NL02 JTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NL02 JTO, 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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NL02 JTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.
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