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AF02 PTZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,043 mi
Last recorded115,043 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 PTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 115,043 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 115,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 109,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount eye areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced swing arm bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced swing arm bush housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,179 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 106,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,682 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,117 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2015 83,050 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 9 May 2015 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 76,351 miles

engine management light stays on

starter motor noisy

Fail 16 May 2014 76,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light stays on

starter motor noisy

Pass 11 May 2013 69,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 69,929 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,140 miles

air bag light stays on

engine management light stays on

Fail 28 Apr 2012 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

engine management light stays on

Pass 18 May 2011 57,718 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 52,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light stays on

rear number plate det./fading

Pass 1 May 2010 52,023 miles

engine management light stays on

rear number plate det./fading

Fail 2 May 2009 44,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

reverse light in op

Pass 2 May 2009 44,890 miles

front brake pads low

reverse light in op

Pass 3 May 2008 39,133 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 32,387 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 32,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,942 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 24,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

reverse light in op

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 PTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

AF02 PTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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