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NY02 UHU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2021 88,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,125 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2016 60,091 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2016 60,091 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

nearside rear brake pipe selling under plastic coating

offside front brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Fail 11 Apr 2015 56,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

eml on

nearside front brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

nearside rear brake pipe selling under plastic coating

offside front brake pipe swelling under plastic coating

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,917 miles

eml on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,994 miles

engine light on

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,861 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres low and n/s/r on legal limits

rear discs corroding

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2011 38,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres low and n/s/r on legal limits

rear discs corroding

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,579 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,897 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 13,371 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 UHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NY02 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

NY02 UHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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