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AF52 LXW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,382 mi
Last recorded113,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,382 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,787 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,787 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,575 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 109,575 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,963 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,726 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 69,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,008 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,260 miles

the windscreen is cracked the offside rear tyre is getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,599 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,184 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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AF52 LXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 LXW registered?

AF52 LXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AF52 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 LXW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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