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OY52 NKT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,770 mi
Last recorded110,770 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 110,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,384 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,420 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,417 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,628 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 63,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,753 miles

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

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on tread

oil weep from gearbox

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,987 miles

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

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

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

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 NKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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