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OY52 NJX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,008 mi
Last recorded115,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,008 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,981 miles

Emissions not tested not able to check oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Dipstick missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,148 miles

Front lower bumper broken

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch cracked/damaged

oil leak

oil on minimum

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front lower bumper broken

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch cracked/damaged

oil leak

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,691 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 82,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,897 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,793 miles

Condition of front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,821 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,599 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 NJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

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

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