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AK02 KSZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,673 mi
Last recorded98,673 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,673 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,668 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,233 miles

Nearside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,567 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders. Nail in nearside rear tyre also

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,273 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,837 miles

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

slight scoring,on front brake discs inner surfaces.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,679 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,143 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,912 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads are VERY low

both rear tyres are getting low (3MM)

front brake pads are over 50% worn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,353 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 KSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

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

Is AK02 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 KSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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