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OV02 NHN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 NHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,364 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 102,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,883 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 87,880 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,306 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front seatbelt buckle deteriorated

Offside wing mirror glass cracked still provides good view to rear

all tyre treads deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,228 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 81,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 79,659 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 79,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 35,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 24 Apr 2007 29,926 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,476 miles

front number plate cracked

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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OV02 NHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV02 NHN, 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 OV02 NHN registered?

OV02 NHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is OV02 NHN safe to buy?

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