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NN02 MUF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN02 MUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,377 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,821 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 119,821 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,590 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 119,590 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded causing very slight fluctuation

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,896 miles

Center exhaust mount detached

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,863 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Center exhaust mount detached

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Rack end has play

Traction light on dash

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,089 miles

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

Off side rear inner tyre wall cracking slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 60,067 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Off side rear inner tyre wall cracking slightly

traction control light on dash

Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake pads worn

slight movement to parking brake lever

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads worn

slight movement to parking brake lever

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,758 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,483 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre sidewall suspect -maintain check

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,962 miles

offside front tyre marginal tread wear.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,524 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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NN02 MUF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NN02 MUF, 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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NN02 MUF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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