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OY52 NKK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,536 mi
Last recorded84,536 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,405 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,005 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 67,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,220 miles

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

rearv brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rearv brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre mishaped

Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,566 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,387 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 41,372 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

exhaust center bracket broken

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,661 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 NKK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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