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AF02 LHA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,994 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,302 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,703 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever slightly sticking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,703 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever slightly sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,711 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,073 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 43,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake slighty binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,076 miles

n/s/f brake slighty binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,562 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 LHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

AF02 LHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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