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AK02 ECY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,331 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to & from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated cracks in sidewalls & tread area

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,623 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,362 miles

All four road springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,362 miles

All four road springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,099 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,060 miles

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre Sidewalls Starting to Perish

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,061 miles

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

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

both front wheels slightly damaged

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front number plate starting to de-laminate

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,180 miles

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

service light on

Fail 19 Jul 2010 40,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

service light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,582 miles

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

Offside front headlight aim just on the limit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,241 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 ECY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

AK02 ECY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is AK02 ECY safe to buy?

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