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OY52 NKS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,429 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,200 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,460 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2015 71,332 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,479 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,804 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 48,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 42,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,674 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 NKS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

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

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The MOT history for OY52 NKS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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