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AF02 PVE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 PVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel long

Fail 2 Nov 2022 114,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel long

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,010 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 106,000 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,409 miles

engine warning light on

slight play in lower arm bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre nail in

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play lower bushes and anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Jul 2019 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre nail in

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play lower bushes and anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,746 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,046 miles

Engine management light

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,237 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,203 miles

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

offside & nearside front wipers starting to detriate.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,598 miles

n/s/f flasher lens broken

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,327 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 PVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

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

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