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OY52 NLL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,195 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 93,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,965 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Centre exhaust shield loose.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrossion on nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,255 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,540 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,157 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,690 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 NLL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

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

Is OY52 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY52 NLL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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