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OV51 NSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,722 mi
Last recorded101,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 NSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,722 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 94,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 88,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 76,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 76,510 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,322 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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OV51 NSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV51 NSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 NSY?

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What year was OV51 NSY registered?

OV51 NSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is OV51 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 NSY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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