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AK02 BPO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,823 miles

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

Oil leak ()

battery loose but not insecure

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

o/s/f tyre worn bald on raised tread part of tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

battery loose but not insecure

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

o/s/f tyre worn bald on raised tread part of tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,127 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,126 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 85,468 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust hanger corroded and loose

oil leaking from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,228 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,880 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,593 miles

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,073 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 29 May 2007 43,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,039 miles

advice o/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge of tread

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 BPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

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

Is AK02 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 BPO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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