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OY52 NKL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 99,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust centre bracket broken but still adequetly supported

Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust centre bracket broken but still adequetly supported

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,929 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Exhaust center pipe bracket failed but system secure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,929 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Exhaust center pipe bracket failed but system secure

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,443 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,963 miles

Engine light illuminated

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,963 miles

Engine light illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 26 May 2009 61,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,874 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 NKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKL, 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 OY52 NKL registered?

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

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