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AK02 FWZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,987 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 5.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,702 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

front brake ferules corroded both sides

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust bracket broken but supported

eml on

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust bracket broken but supported

eml on

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,812 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

center exhaust braket broken but still supported

eml on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,742 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,357 miles

nearside front tyre on the legal limit at 1.6 mm

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit at 1.6 mm

offside front tyre on the legal limit at 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre on the legal limit at 1.6 mm

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,466 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 374,566 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,405 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 FWZ 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 72.7%.

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 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

AK02 FWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AK02 FWZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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