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AK02 FWU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 130,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp ,indicating a malfunction

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,415 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 120,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 112,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 104,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,707 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 97,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,242 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 92,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,549 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 87,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,217 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 3 Dec 2011 83,071 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,499 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 49,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,916 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,304 miles

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

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

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 FWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FWU, 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 FWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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