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NV51 WSE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 WSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 118,155 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 118,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,623 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 4 Jul 2015 111,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

1.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,200 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f door check strap worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,739 miles

engine emits an excessive level of smoke or vapour

Fail 14 Jun 2013 104,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine emits an excessive level of smoke or vapour

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,132 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN AT MOT LIMITS,ZONE "A"

Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,REAR BUSHES WORN

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

CHIP IN SCREEN AT MOT LIMITS,ZONE "A"

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 83,692 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 64,245 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 64,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 53,811 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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NV51 WSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV51 WSE, 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 NV51 WSE registered?

NV51 WSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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