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OY52 NLE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 146,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bind on n/s/r brake

fuel filter looks to of been damp and fuel smell but not currently leaking

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

odd wheel fitted n/s/r

rear outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 17 Nov 2018 139,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplies to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplies to rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

odd wheel n/s/r

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 132,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,682 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 126,682 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 124,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmissions close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,346 miles

emmissions close to limit

Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 102,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 90,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,815 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f seat belt missing its casing

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,971 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 NLE 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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

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

Is OY52 NLE safe to buy?

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