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AF02 XLA

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,649 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 56,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 48,754 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2007 41,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 29,344 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 XLA is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF02 XLA?

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What year was AF02 XLA registered?

AF02 XLA is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is AF02 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 XLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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