MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full exhaust is corroded and holed (7.1.2)
Front suspension is very bouncy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full exhaust is corroded and holed (7.1.2)
Front suspension is very bouncy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full exhaust in poor condition and holed at rear (7.1.2)
Oil leak Engine ()
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full exhaust in poor condition and holed at rear (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak Engine ()
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre out of shape, inside edge.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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NV52 FBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FBG, 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 NV52 FBG registered?
NV52 FBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2002.
Is NV52 FBG safe to buy?
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