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OY52 NJU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,244 mi
Last recorded54,244 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 54,063 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,802 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

the o/s/r wheel is slightly stiff to turn.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,986 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the centre exhaust bracket is deteriating.

the o/s/r brake is binding slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,057 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,057 miles

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

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

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 16 Nov 2010 44,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,941 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 36,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount not fully secure

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,681 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 20,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise front discs worn. †advise o/s/f tyre.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,987 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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OY52 NJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY52 NJU, 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

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What year was OY52 NJU registered?

OY52 NJU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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