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AF52 XJA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,624 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,624 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,633 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,055 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Inner Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,789 miles

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

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R brake slightly binding.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,789 miles

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

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R brake slightly binding.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,128 miles

N,S NUMBERPLATE LENS MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

N,S NUMBERPLATE LENS MISSING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,141 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING N.S CLOSE TOO LIMIT

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2007 51,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,965 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 XJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

AF52 XJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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