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PO02 NXL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,218 mi
Last recorded92,218 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 NXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

both sides sills has bubble of corrsion

rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,796 miles

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

central n/s brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 73,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

damage to o/s sill

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

damage to o/s sill

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,179 miles

rear tyres worn & perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,830 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,673 miles

os rear tyre perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2009 52,378 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 52,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 45,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,680 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 33,260 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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PO02 NXL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PO02 NXL, 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 PO02 NXL registered?

PO02 NXL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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