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AK02 KHJ

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 KHJ
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 101,256 miles

Central Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,712 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,928 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,380 miles

Bonnet release lever defective

Bonnet safety catch stiff and unreliable

Exhaust emissions CO reading only just within limit

Front brake application and release slightly uneven at about 28% imbalanced

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bonnet release lever defective

Bonnet safety catch stiff and unreliable

Exhaust emissions CO reading only just within limit

Front brake application and release slightly uneven at about 28% imbalanced

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,538 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,358 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,120 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 49,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,041 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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AK02 KHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 KHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 KHJ registered?

AK02 KHJ is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is AK02 KHJ safe to buy?

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