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AF51 HYL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,503 mi
Last recorded104,503 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 104,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front inner discs corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,165 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front indicator lights slightly discoloured

front inner discs corroded

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2021 99,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front indicator lights slightly discoloured

front inner discs corroded

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light on {after july 2003}

Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

mil light on {after july 2003}

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,552 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 82,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,346 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak possible from filter ()

Rear both brake discs rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

em light on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak possible from filter ()

Rear both brake discs rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

em light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge also perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,147 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,146 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,278 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,641 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 26,810 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread

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 HYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AF51 HYL, 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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AF51 HYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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