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AF52 XTY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,912 mi
Last recorded125,912 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 125,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi and after (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 120,978 miles

Offside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2016 116,416 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 116,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 109,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 91,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,527 miles

nearside windscreen cracked, but not in swept area. Not affect drivers view of road.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside windscreen cracked, but not in swept area. Not affect drivers view of road.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,255 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,316 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,512 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)

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 XTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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