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AF02 PVK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,389 mi
Last recorded85,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,389 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 25 Jul 2013 81,931 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,386 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 10 Mar 2009 50,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,814 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 PVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF02 PVK?

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What year was AF02 PVK registered?

AF02 PVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AF02 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 PVK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF02 PVK have outstanding finance?

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