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OY02 NYB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,254 mi
Last recorded57,254 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 NYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 57,254 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 55,462 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 55,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,859 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,050 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,635 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,635 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,314 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO FLASH WHITE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE WEATHERED

Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar mount bushes worn

offside rear tyre has a feathered inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,624 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 32,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,754 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 30,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,900 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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OY02 NYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY02 NYB, 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 OY02 NYB registered?

OY02 NYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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