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AK02 KLU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,326 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,723 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle sills have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2018 86,324 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on,indicating a fault.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and in poor condition cracking in tread and side walls. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and in poor condition,cracking in tread and side walls. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,728 miles

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

coating on brake pipes swelling in places,no corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,728 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coating on brake pipes swelling in places,no corrosion.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,982 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,025 miles

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)

offside rear whell is a steel wheel, all others are alloys. same size tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

offside rear whell is a steel wheel, all others are alloys. same size tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,129 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,036 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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