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AK02 KSE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,550 mi
Last recorded136,550 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 126,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and abnormal wear pattern on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 126,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and abnormal wear pattern on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 120,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both sides. (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (8.2.3)

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also stepped on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,913 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,912 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,063 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres scalloped on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,936 miles

engine check light indicating a fault

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jan 2014 99,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine check light indicating a fault

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2013 96,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,091 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,267 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusty and mounting bracket weak!

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,267 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer rusty and mounting bracket weak!

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,230 miles

both wipers split but clears screen ok at time of test

rear brake disc and front brake disc corroided not excessive at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,030 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode at edges

Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode at edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,154 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 57,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,708 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 46,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 KSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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