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OY52 NKU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,815 mi
Last recorded88,815 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,815 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 88,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,539 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

airbag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,407 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,135 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,371 miles

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

Rear Disc's Poor Condition - (Pads Good)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,917 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,996 miles

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

nearside rear tyre running out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 24,146 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit & badly worn on inside edge

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 NKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY52 NKU registered?

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

Is OY52 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY52 NKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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