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AK02 GFG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 108,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 108,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 100,898 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake efficiency very low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,685 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 89,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,311 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly faded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Feb 2021 87,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp lenses slightly faded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,503 miles

Both track rod dust covers slightly deteriated

Front Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear tyres age perished/worn

Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,502 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both track rod dust covers slightly deteriated

Front Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear tyres age perished/worn

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,608 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,689 miles

Front both tyres are worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear large (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear large (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,356 miles

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

front number plate damaged

small stone chips in windscren

Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

small stone chips in windscren

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,478 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 54,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,562 miles

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

O/S/Rear wheel slight binding

Fail 21 May 2008 40,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/Rear wheel slight binding

Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 26,070 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 GFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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