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NY02 SZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 SZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 117,813 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 100,818 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,300 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rubber deterioted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,554 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,579 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,839 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 2,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 21,566 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 SZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

NY02 SZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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The MOT history for NY02 SZW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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