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AF02 WBT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 WBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, lenses deteriorating affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Aug 2019 125,882 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, lenses deteriorated, likely to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 120,237 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside outer sill corroded/split

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 120,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside outer sill corroded/split

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,568 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,607 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,892 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,535 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,275 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 32,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 WBT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

AF02 WBT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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