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AF02 XFB

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,590 mi
Last recorded90,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2018 90,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,886 miles

Nearside nearside hand cable starting to deaeriorate

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,886 miles

Nearside nearside hand cable starting to deaeriorate

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,308 miles

nearside hand brake cable starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,779 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 64,913 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,965 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres close to limit inner edge bold,o/s front steering system has slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,004 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,575 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 55,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,124 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,608 miles

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 29 Jun 2006 35,498 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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AF02 XFB is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 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 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 XFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF02 XFB registered?

AF02 XFB is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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