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AF02 ROH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,723 miles

Driver's door interior handle loose

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,918 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Pain All Over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs are very corroded on inner face

revers light not working not part of this test till 2009

Fail 22 Mar 2019 91,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

revers light not working not part of this test till 2009

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,437 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 20 May 2013 63,227 miles

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,961 miles

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

squealing from aux drive belt area

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,647 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,687 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 46,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2007 46,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,845 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 ROH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ROH, 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 ROH registered?

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

Is AF02 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 ROH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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