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WA02 NTM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 NTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,247 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 73,247 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,482 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 52,482 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,552 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,172 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,390 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 29,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,439 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 22,438 miles

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

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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WA02 NTM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA02 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA02 NTM registered?

WA02 NTM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WA02 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 NTM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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