MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine light on
rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) but not excessive
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
engine light on
rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) but not excessive
E M L constant but passed emissions test
Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
intermitent traction control warning light
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
E M L constant but passed emissions test
Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
intermitent traction control warning light
Both front discs slightly wearing thin
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat in n/s/r seatbelt
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat in n/s/r seatbelt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn uneven in tread
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF52 FKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AF52 FKD, 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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AF52 FKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2002.
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