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T8 NLW

2002 Volkswagen Beatle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 NLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,396 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever high

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear parking brake weak

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

Parking brake lever high

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,015 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear wheels have stretched sidewall structure protruding past rim

Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,248 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,862 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,290 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 33,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,620 miles

wheels to big for car might foul body on lock

Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,620 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheels to big for vehicle might rub on lock

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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T8 NLW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beatle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T8 NLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T8 NLW registered?

T8 NLW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is T8 NLW safe to buy?

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