MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undercover fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre showing signs of run flat damage
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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AK02 BDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.
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