MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,028 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Boot latch / handle worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust system corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Surface rust under-side of chassis
Boot latch / handle worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust system corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Surface rust under-side of chassis
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.2.1b)
Boot latch / handle worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake : Low effort recorded nearside & offside
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot catch faulty,opened from inside
emissions on limit
epc+management lights on,airbag light flashing
exhaust corrosion/mid mount rotted thru/misaligned
rear brake imbalance,o/s/r caliper arm not returning
rear brake pipes corroding under coating
rear sills corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)
airbag light flashing
boot interior dismantled for retest,opened from inside,refer also prior fail/advise
brake pipes corroding under coating
coolant low
exhaust fouling.mid mount rotted thru
front brake imbalance
n/s wiper split
o/s handbrake low,caliper arm not returning fully
rear sills corrosion
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)
airbag light flashing
brake pipes corroding under coating
coolant low
exhaust fouling.mid mount rotted thru
front brake imbalance
n/s wiper split
o/s handbrake low,caliper arm not returning fully
rear sills corrosion
Both inner rear sills corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
oil leak
Both inner rear sills corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK02 FHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2002.
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