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AF02 PVD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,923 mi
Last recorded120,923 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,923 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear outter sills rusted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front door

Fail 10 Sep 2018 120,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear both sides vavles pershing

Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,565 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,560 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 May 2015 112,017 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 107,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 100,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 90,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 83,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,582 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,334 miles

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

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 23,010 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 PVD 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 68.4%.

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

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