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NU02 UJV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 UJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,574 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,214 miles

E.M.L. on.

Play in offside track rod, inner joint.

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L. on.

Play in offside track rod, inner joint.

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,316 miles

Catalytic converter rattling.

Centre exhaust mount insecure.

E.M.L. on.

Slight wear at offside of steering rack assy.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 58,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust mount insecure.

E.M.L. on.

Catalytic converter rattling.

Slight wear at offside of steering rack assy.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,083 miles

E.M.L.ON.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,075 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine oil level sensor unplugged.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,975 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 20,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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NU02 UJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU02 UJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU02 UJV registered?

NU02 UJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is NU02 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU02 UJV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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