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AF52 LYR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,183 mi
Last recorded86,183 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,527 miles

Front brakes worn

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,527 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brakes worn

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

os inner rack joint slight play

osf indicator slightly discoloured

traction control light on

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,660 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

enbine light showing.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,187 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,236 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,232 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 LYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

AF52 LYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is AF52 LYR safe to buy?

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