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AF52 LYK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 97,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 94,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,787 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly detiorated on inner side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,449 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,972 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,331 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,364 miles

N/SIDE FRONT UPPER MOUNTING SLIGHT MOVEMENT

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 LYK 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 94.1%.

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 AF52 LYK, 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 AF52 LYK registered?

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

Is AF52 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 LYK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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