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AF02 PUV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,071 mi
Last recorded89,071 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 PUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,659 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,389 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,389 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 73,999 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,916 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

engine oil low.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,146 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,146 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,962 miles

engine management light on.

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside wiper blade splitting.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on.

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,618 miles

engine management light on.

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,853 miles

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

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 PUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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