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X609 VAF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,385 mi
Last recorded104,385 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged also buckle missing cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded also insecure bracket corroded away (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged connected to hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded hose ferule near pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle insecure severely corroded/very weak (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

boot won't open

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 23 Jan 2018 96,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,439 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

oil light on

Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,687 miles

engine management light on

handbrake travel

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,300 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X609 VAF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X609 VAF, 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 X609 VAF registered?

X609 VAF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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