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AK02 BRF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (gearbox side) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (gearbox side) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,202 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 66,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,155 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES, CRACKED AND PERISHED 205/55/16

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED 205/55/16

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

EML ON

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 55,994 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 54,438 miles

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

knock in steering

offside number plate light lens missing

offside rear tyre perishing and also over 8 years old

offside wiper blade split

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 18 May 2015 52,431 miles

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

marks on windscreen

nearside wiper split

Pass 19 May 2014 49,833 miles

marks on windscreen

offside rear tyre cracking around outter sidewall

Pass 9 May 2013 46,987 miles

chips in screen

Pass 22 May 2012 44,058 miles

some damage on screen

Fail 22 May 2012 44,058 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

some damage on screen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,384 miles

Both wiper blades perishing on ends.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,058 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,207 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 BRF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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