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AF02 XGN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,282 mi
Last recorded140,282 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,282 miles

EML on.

drivers check strap broken.

o/s inner cv boot perished.

o/s outer sill damaged.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight play at both front top mounts.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 131,745 miles

Damage to offside outer sill.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front seat belt latch cover damaged.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 131,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Damage to offside outer sill.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front seat belt latch cover damaged.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 123,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 120,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 120,725 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 118,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 118,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 101,183 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 15 May 2007 81,313 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 61,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 61,557 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 XGN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

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

Is AF02 XGN safe to buy?

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