MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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)
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) ()
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
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
marks on windscreen
nearside wiper split
marks on windscreen
offside rear tyre cracking around outter sidewall
chips in screen
some damage on screen
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
Both wiper blades perishing on ends.
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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What year was AK02 BRF registered?
AK02 BRF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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