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AE02 PVL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres slight perished

Fail 17 Sep 2020 77,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres slight perished

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,089 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake discs corodded

all coil springs corodded

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,089 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corodded

all coil springs corodded

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,601 miles

front pads getting low / corrosion on front x rear discs /

front plate / middle exhaust mount needs welding / corrosion on all coil springs / oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,645 miles

front plate / n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge / corrosion on front coil springs / middle exhaust mount needs welding / nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2017 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front plate / n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge / corrosion on front coil springs / middle exhaust mount needs welding / nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,608 miles

middle exhaust mount needs welding

Fail 3 Oct 2016 55,608 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

middle exhaust mount needs welding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,390 miles

Offside Rear spring corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,118 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / SLIGHT WEAR IN REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHES

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,427 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing

nail in o/s/r tyre & perrishing

nail inn/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,033 miles

N/S/F 2MM

NAIL IN 2.8MM

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,382 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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AE02 PVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AE02 PVL, 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 AE02 PVL registered?

AE02 PVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is AE02 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 PVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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