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AF51 JJV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,730 mi
Last recorded132,730 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 JJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 132,730 miles

Nearside headlamp image poor and both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 127,056 miles

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

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

Bumper insecure offside grill ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,689 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,175 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

headlights lenses in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,095 miles

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)

offside rear tyre tread blocks distorted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,277 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shapen

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,016 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,421 miles

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 JJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JJV, 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 AF51 JJV registered?

AF51 JJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AF51 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 JJV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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