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XFW 39J

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,412 mi
Last recorded77,412 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 39J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 77,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,186 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,178 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,500 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,495 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,774 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,589 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 68,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,703 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,849 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,689 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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XFW 39J is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFW 39J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFW 39J registered?

XFW 39J is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is XFW 39J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFW 39J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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