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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration AF02XGL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 05 Sep 2019
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,535 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in n/s of steering rack
- wiper blades smearing screen
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,147 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,427 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Slight Blue Smoke Visible On Emissions Testing
- Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both Rear & NSF (5.2.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both Driveshaft Oil Seals Damp
17 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both Front Driveshaft Oil Seals Damp
- Engine Light Illuminated-Misfire Detected
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine misfiring
- n/s/r and both front brake discs are slightly corroded
- breather hoses split
- Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,073 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 14 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,894 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,742 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,074 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013 14 Jun 202613 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,518 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2012 14 Jun 202630 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 606,758 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011 14 Jun 20266 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,264 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010 14 Jun 20261 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,651 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 14 Jun 202629 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,547 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2008 14 Jun 202616 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,197 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2007 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF02XGL was registered on 2002-05-09
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