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AK02 BGO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,122 mi
Last recorded89,122 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,122 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,122 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,218 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,943 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 80,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 74,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,477 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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AK02 BGO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK02 BGO, 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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What year was AK02 BGO registered?

AK02 BGO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is AK02 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 BGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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