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AF02 CFO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,484 miles

Engine management light is on.

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Slight fluctuation on o/s rear and both front braking efforts.

Slight leak from front exhaust.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light is on.

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Slight fluctuation on o/s rear and both front braking efforts.

Slight leak from front exhaust.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,701 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion starting underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 86,692 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion starting underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,210 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Slight leak on front exhaust.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Slight leak on front exhaust.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,956 miles

oil leak.

tyres worn uneven.

Pass 23 May 2006 56,522 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)

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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AF02 CFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF02 CFO, 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 AF02 CFO registered?

AF02 CFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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