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AF51 JKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,427 mi
Last recorded125,427 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obstructing some test items

Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside upper suspension strut mounts slightly worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front and middle section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 120,944 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside upper suspension strut mounts slightly worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front and middle section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,106 miles

Offside Rear wheel drag

Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel drag

Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,988 miles

Cat heat sheild missing.

Cracking in nearside rear tyre.

Exhaust front pipe dual clamp corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,695 miles

Centre exhaust bracket u/s

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,693 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 JKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

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

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