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ExpiredMileage
121,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on both outer sills but not excessive
corrosion on o/s/r floor but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroded but not excessive
both rear tyres perished
o/s/r floor corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake backing plates are corroding away
both front drive shafts are corroding
both rear shock absorber casings are corroding
both rear tyres are cracked/perishing and are feathering slightly on inner edges
centre floor pan heat shield has corroded away at fixings and is loose and rattling
dipstick guide tubing is broken and loose
nearside and offside front metal brake pipes are corroding
nearside and offside front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated
nearside and offside rear flexible hose metal unions are corroded
nearside and offside rear front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroding
offside front shock absorber casing is corroding
rear central engine lifting eye bracket is loose and rattling
reverse lamp not working
slight dampness to offside lower corner of radiator
slight play/movement at nearside and offside front strut top mountings
surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sill areas
surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis at spring seat area
surface corrosion to offside rear floor pan area
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake backing plates are corroding away
both front drive shafts are corroding
both rear shock absorber casings are corroding
both rear tyres are cracked/perishing and are feathering slightly on inner edges
centre floor pan heat shield has corroded away at fixings and is loose and rattling
dipstick guide tubing is broken and loose
nearside and offside front metal brake pipes are corroding
nearside and offside front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated
nearside and offside rear flexible hose metal unions are corroded
nearside and offside rear front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroding
offside front shock absorber casing is corroding
rear central engine lifting eye bracket is loose and rattling
reverse lamp not working
slight dampness to offside lower corner of radiator
slight play/movement at nearside and offside front strut top mountings
surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sill areas
surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis at spring seat area
surface corrosion to offside rear floor pan area
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre worn on edges
rear brake discs rusty on inside edges
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake discs rusty on inside edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear disks slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight deterioration on front number plate.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
slight deterioration on front number plate.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FY02 AFA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FY02 AFA, 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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FY02 AFA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2002.
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