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AK02 EEA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,237 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 115,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,072 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 113,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 111,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 111,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 102,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 101,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 100,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 98,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward as intended.

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 97,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 97,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 94,853 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 94,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,015 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,966 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 EEA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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The MOT history for AK02 EEA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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