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YS51 NFR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 NFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 100,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,755 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 May 2013 86,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 69,984 miles

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

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

damage to o/s front chassis leg

drivers front tyre is on wear limit

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,536 miles

Advise o/s front inner wing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,536 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 44,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,491 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advised about fuel pipes under vehicle also clip on hose at steering pump

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,571 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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YS51 NFR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 YS51 NFR, 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 YS51 NFR registered?

YS51 NFR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is YS51 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS51 NFR 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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