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NU02 UJW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 UJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,605 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from the joint in front of center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 132,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 127,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 127,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,763 miles

offside front tyre low tread inside edge

very slight drag nearside rear brake

Fail 22 Nov 2013 113,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre low tread inside edge

very slight drag nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,946 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 96,946 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 89,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all road wheels have trim covers

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 30 Aug 2011 89,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all road wheels have trim covers

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,071 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to petrol tank straps

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges,uneven wear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,285 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 67,096 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,410 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,202 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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NU02 UJW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NU02 UJW, 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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NU02 UJW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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