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AY52 FAM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,011 mi
Last recorded58,011 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,926 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,820 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,820 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,063 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,450 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,796 miles

front wipers smeary

rear high level brake light not working.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,418 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,554 miles

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

o/s wiper blade slighty smeary

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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AY52 FAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY52 FAM, 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 AY52 FAM registered?

AY52 FAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is AY52 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 FAM have outstanding finance?

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