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AF02 XLH

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XLH
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,233 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,715 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,559 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,383 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,157 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 XLH is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLH, 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

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What year was AF02 XLH registered?

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

Is AF02 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 XLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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