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AF02 RNZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,818 mi
Last recorded169,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 169,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 169,794 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 158,128 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 158,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,575 miles

engine light on

rear shock absorbers weak

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 1 Jun 2016 144,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

engine light on

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2014 112,889 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 99,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,074 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,962 miles

both rear tyres perishing within treads/outer sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2011 88,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perishing within treads/outer sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2010 82,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,087 miles

Front tyres on 4mm

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,768 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,305 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 54,043 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 RNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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