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NU02 WVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 WVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x4 ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x4 ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,297 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 82,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,731 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,617 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,613 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,674 miles

rear discs corroded

wiper blade split at end

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,345 miles

NSR COIL SPRING INCOMPLETE

Oil leak

air bag light illuminated

front pads worn to limit

osr coil spring rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,881 miles

nsr brake pipes rusty

oil leak

osr brake pipe rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,749 miles

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,838 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres slightly cut on tread pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,808 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 WVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVH, 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 NU02 WVH registered?

NU02 WVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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