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PO52 NGN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 95,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

tailgate will not open

Pass 22 May 2019 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edges! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edges! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 93,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edges! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edges! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,458 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 90,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Puncture in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder!

Reversing light not working!

Pass 30 May 2017 83,104 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 75,427 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 75,425 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working benefit of the dought given if wired up or not

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,252 miles

centre brake light not working benefit of the dought given if wired up or not

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,222 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 50,222 miles

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 18 Aug 2009 48,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,770 miles

exhaust brackets corroded .

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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PO52 NGN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO52 NGN, 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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PO52 NGN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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