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AK02 KSY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,578 miles

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

Offside 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front indicators pale colour

Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,408 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 100,408 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,778 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,539 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,681 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,934 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,109 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 KSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

AK02 KSY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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