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AF02 PVA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,197 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,263 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,263 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,394 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,902 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

esp light on

front & rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

slight noise in rear wheel bearings ?

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2012 64,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

esp light on

front & rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

slight noise in rear wheel bearings ?

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,402 miles

both front break discs slightly corroded

tyre wall damaged offside front

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,729 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,731 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,731 miles

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

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

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

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 PVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

AF02 PVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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