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WK52 NCE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,168 mi
Last recorded74,168 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 NCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,168 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,013 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on!

Fail 16 Oct 2012 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on!

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,416 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on unevenly

Fail 19 Nov 2010 43,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall perrishing

o/s/f indicator bulb poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,632 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall perrishing

o/s/f indicator bulb poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,320 miles

engine check light on

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,376 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,376 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 16,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WK52 NCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK52 NCE, 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 WK52 NCE registered?

WK52 NCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is WK52 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 NCE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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