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AF02 CGG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,912 mi
Last recorded113,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,111 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,104 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken Away From Weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Front Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Both Sides Showing Signs Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Outer Drive Shaft Gaiter Split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top Mounting Bush/Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken Away From Weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Front Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipes Both Sides Showing Signs Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,347 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres ageing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,308 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 May 2010 60,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,160 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,333 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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AF02 CGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF02 CGG, 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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AF02 CGG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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