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NY02 FLG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,884 mi
Last recorded77,884 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 FLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 77,884 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbing on shocker. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbing on shocker. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,961 miles

Offside Front o/s backplate broken

Rear no plate

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre mounting broken.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre mounting broken.

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded.

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,049 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,585 miles

small cracks in tyre side walls o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,612 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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NY02 FLG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY02 FLG, 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 NY02 FLG registered?

NY02 FLG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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