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AF02 DME

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,842 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits very high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co2 4 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive very high 500 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,426 miles

wipers poor

Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,825 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,801 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,999 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brakes have slight judder.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 63,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brakes have slight judder.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,768 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,664 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 DME is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DME, 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 DME registered?

AF02 DME is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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