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AF02 RPZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,760 miles

EML light came on out of sequence and the removed from view

Engine oil light flashing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear lamp secure but could be improved

Fail 12 Jan 2019 99,737 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML light came on out of sequence and the removed from view

Engine oil light flashing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear lamp secure but could be improved

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,238 miles

engine management light on (emissions limits just met).

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 7 Jan 2016 77,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on (emissions limits just met).

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front under trays broken

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front under trays broken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,506 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 11 Jul 2012 53,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,879 miles

both front discs starting to waste on inside fac e

centre exhaust mount deterated

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,489 miles

Brake pedal travel.

Inner faces of front brake discs pitted & corroded (waisted).

Fail 15 Apr 2010 39,489 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal travel.

Inner faces of front brake discs pitted & corroded (waisted).

O/S wiper blade split on the ends.

Pass 15 Mar 2009 37,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2008 33,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,847 miles

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Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 27,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RPZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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