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AF51 JMO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,158 mi
Last recorded98,158 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,792 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,955 miles

engine management lamp on

o/s centre bush worn on front anti-roll bar

slight play at n/s track-rod.

slight wear on o/s/f tyre outer edge

slight wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp on

o/s centre bush worn on front anti-roll bar

slight play at n/s track-rod.

slight wear on o/s/f tyre outer edge

slight wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,681 miles

o/s mount bush worn on front anti-roll bar

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,424 miles

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play at n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,174 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play at nearside trackrod end

Fail 19 Feb 2007 39,174 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre low on tread and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play at nearside track rod end

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,221 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 32,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking

engine oil low

vacume leak at manifold area

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 JMO 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 73.3%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

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

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