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AF02 DNU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,299 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 111,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 107,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,858 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres outer edges worn

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 21 Jan 2017 105,856 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres outer edges worn

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,498 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,998 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,998 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 79,096 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the lower legal limit

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated but not considered excessive at the time of test

possible traction control light on

Fail 10 May 2012 79,067 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the lower legal limit

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated but not considered excessive at the time of test

possible traction control light on

Pass 28 May 2011 71,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,699 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,020 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,977 miles

Spare tyre missing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre underinflated.

Spare tyre missing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,591 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 DNU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 AF02 DNU, 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 DNU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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