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AF02 XRT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 83,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,835 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,833 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 65,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,891 miles

ESP lamp was on at start of test but was off at end of test?

acces to boot via rear seats

body damage, inc n/s/door mirror

engine man lamp ON?

front and rear inner brake pads, look low?

slight bind, o/s/r brake

Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,891 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP lamp was on at start of test but was off at end of test?

acces to boot via rear seats

body damage, inc n/s/door mirror

engine man lamp ON?

front and rear inner brake pads, look low?

slight bind, o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 60,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,832 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 37,510 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2009 35,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 May 2009 35,237 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,047 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 25,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

engine management light on

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 XRT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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