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BJ52 AFK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,937 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,826 miles

Emissions not tested x/s smoke (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,641 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,519 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,518 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,479 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,733 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,136 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,613 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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BJ52 AFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ52 AFK, 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 BJ52 AFK registered?

BJ52 AFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is BJ52 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 AFK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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