MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust hanger deteriorated
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust hanger deteriorated
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres have slight cracking in tread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres have slight cracking in tread
Nearside Front Upper top shock mount slight play
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper top shock mount slight play
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper top shock mount slight play
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper top shock mount slight play
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 205/55X16V ARROWSPEED (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pads wearing low
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front windscreen has light scratch outside zone A, NOT affecting drivers view of road
N/S/R Tyre, tread depth low on edge(s)
Front windscreen scratched NOT affecting view
n/s/r tyre orn low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NSL 31P is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 NSL 31P, 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 NSL 31P registered?
NSL 31P is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is NSL 31P safe to buy?
The MOT history for NSL 31P shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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