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AF51 JMV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,998 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corrorded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 25,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

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

Is AF51 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 JMV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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