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AE02 VWG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,504 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 95,537 miles

all break pipes front to rear covered with grease.

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus has multi. cuts and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn, and has nail in it. (4.1.E.1)

all break pipes front to rear covered with grease.

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,874 miles

engine management light on.

high level brake light not working.

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and very low inner edge.

o/s/r tyre very low inner edge.

oil leak.

rear axle bushes perished and splitting.

weld on centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,733 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

os sill damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

os sill damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,658 miles

airbag light on

Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,658 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,473 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 48,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,436 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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AE02 VWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE02 VWG, 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 AE02 VWG registered?

AE02 VWG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is AE02 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VWG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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