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AK02 DKV

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DKV
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,060 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 80,060 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,381 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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AK02 DKV is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 DKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 DKV registered?

AK02 DKV is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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