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AJ02 AOC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,475 mi
Last recorded145,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 145,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 138,161 miles

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

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,276 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 118,107 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 117,039 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 117,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 May 2014 109,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 101,140 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 101,140 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 89,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 89,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,343 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 64,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,989 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 17 Apr 2008 48,315 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,315 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,195 miles

o/s front indicator discolouring

n/s rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,376 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,376 miles

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

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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AJ02 AOC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ02 AOC, 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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AJ02 AOC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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