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WK52 NRY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,441 mi
Last recorded159,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 NRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2022 159,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat can not find (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 147,127 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothsides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 147,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothsides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 141,221 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 141,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 135,149 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 135,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 121,233 miles

both front link arms have slight play...

Pass 16 Jul 2011 113,179 miles

front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 104,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,586 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 86,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,376 miles

off side rear inner tread of tyre slightly misshaped.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 39,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 NRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NRY, 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 WK52 NRY registered?

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

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