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AK02 BZO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,504 mi
Last recorded77,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 77,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2024 76,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,211 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,299 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 52,917 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 49,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 45,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 42,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 39,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 May 2011 36,524 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 33,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,862 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,644 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,985 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 BZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

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

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