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AK02 BUP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 94,066 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,081 miles

Exhaust corroding.

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

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

Oil leak.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroding.

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

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

Oil leak.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,124 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,205 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 BUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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