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AF52MFE
2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration AF52MFE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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126 Total Defects Recorded
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,076 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 186,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills have holes (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,351 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- oil leak
- general under body corrion
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- oil leak
- general under body corrion
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,753 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 179,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,181 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 177,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,729 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- engine light is on
- Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp when side light put on, can operate (1.3.2f)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advise brake pedal spongy
4 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- engine light is on
- Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp when side light put on, can operate (1.3.2f)
- Offside Rear slight rear brake bind
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,516 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- warning light on dashboard
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 161,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sills (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and undersill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- warning light on dashboard
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,255 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 15 Jun 202611 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 154,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,980 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 140,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,006 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,716 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 127,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,098 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 15 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,098 MI
15 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,039 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,076 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,508 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,278 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,584 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2007 15 Jun 20268 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 50,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 37,657 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF52MFE was registered on 2002-10-09
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