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X40 AVK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,989 mi
Last recorded89,989 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 AVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 89,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 88,978 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 77,403 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,496 miles

front brake disc inner faces very rusty

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,123 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,251 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,570 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,104 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,104 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,076 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

some wear to o/s/f anti-roll bar mounting bush

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,183 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 37,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,953 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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X40 AVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X40 AVK, 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 X40 AVK registered?

X40 AVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is X40 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X40 AVK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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