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AA02 JUL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 JUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,218 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,218 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 73,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,808 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 41,164 miles

N/S wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,039 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 22,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,256 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 12,217 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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AA02 JUL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AA02 JUL, 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 AA02 JUL registered?

AA02 JUL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AA02 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA02 JUL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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