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AF02 YMW

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 YMW
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust tail box detereorated

Fail 1 Apr 2017 82,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust tail box detereorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,429 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Apr 2016 78,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

sump damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2015 73,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

sump damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,125 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2014 68,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2014 67,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,689 miles

185/60/14 fitted to front 165/70/14 fitted to rear of vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2009 50,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 42,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2007 37,164 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,164 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 37,164 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,164 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,670 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 YMW is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

AF02 YMW is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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