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X617 NKO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 NKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2015 153,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 149,990 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 149,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 142,233 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,149 miles

airbag light on

Fail 30 May 2012 136,136 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 125,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,525 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 88,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,367 miles

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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X617 NKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X617 NKO, 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 X617 NKO registered?

X617 NKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is X617 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X617 NKO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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