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AF51 FVZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 FVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,450 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,477 miles

Coolant leak

Engine undertray is broken.

Front and rear registration plates are starting to delaminate.

Front brake discs are quite pitted.(Advise early replacement.)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres are worn feathered on inner edges of treads.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 57,478 miles

Both front tyres are on legal limit.(ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT)

Check engine light is staying on.

Rear shock absorbers may be getting weak.

Rear tyres are worn very slightly out of shape.

air bag warning lamp staying 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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AF51 FVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF51 FVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 FVZ?

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What year was AF51 FVZ registered?

AF51 FVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AF51 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 FVZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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