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AK02 BPY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,386 mi
Last recorded61,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 61,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 58,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 56,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 56,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,987 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,061 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,591 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,274 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 BPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 BPY registered?

AK02 BPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AK02 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 BPY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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