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AF02 RNX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,133 miles

EML Light on

Child seats fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,130 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seats fitted

EML Light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,831 miles

cat falling apart

nearside front tyre low inside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cat falling apart

nearside front tyre low inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,550 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,927 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,133 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise tracking

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 40,559 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,831 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 35,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 RNX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

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

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