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NV52 DPE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,834 mi
Last recorded69,834 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 69,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 69,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear shock absorbers casings are corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front subframe & suspension components are corroded

Fuel tank straps are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle & suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 66,532 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust centre mounting broken.

Fail 27 Dec 2018 66,529 miles

Emissions not tested not tested to prevent engine damage not running on all cylinders. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust centre mounting broken.

Offside Front tyre inner side wall worn /damaged been driven on under inflated..

Pass 30 Dec 2017 61,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn thin on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre worn unevenly. (Bald on inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 57,975 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre worn unevenly. (Bald on inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,366 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,227 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 46,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,072 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,296 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 36,287 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,510 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,981 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,514 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 18,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,534 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 12,166 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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NV52 DPE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 NV52 DPE, 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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NV52 DPE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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