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AK02 ADX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 142,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 134,557 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 134,537 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

off side front lower arm bush worn

play in near side rack end

Pass 6 Mar 2019 130,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 130,788 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 119,627 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 117,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 29 Feb 2016 117,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,399 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,937 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly misshaped

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stone chips to windscreen

corrosion to offside rear outer sill panel

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,558 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 91,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 70,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,946 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,161 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK02 ADX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK02 ADX, 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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AK02 ADX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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