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OY52 NKN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,182 mi
Last recorded118,182 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,400 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 117,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,219 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil on engine

Fail 29 Sep 2018 144,219 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread x2

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 2 Oct 2017 110,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread x2

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,261 miles

exhaust corroding

exhaust mounting broken and rattling

oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Oct 2016 106,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

exhaust mounting broken and rattling

oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,845 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,354 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,479 miles

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

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 28 May 2014 96,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 16 May 2013 88,896 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

osr tyre tread uneven

Pass 18 May 2012 81,946 miles

osr tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,850 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 57,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,988 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 NKN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

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

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