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D4 AFF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 AFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,621 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 84,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,014 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 82,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,977 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2011 32,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,475 miles

both rear tyres showing sighns of perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,475 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing sighns of perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,372 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 10,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 5,314 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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D4 AFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D4 AFF, 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 D4 AFF registered?

D4 AFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is D4 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 AFF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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