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AK02 KTA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,385 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,899 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,892 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all stop lights not working some times flicker?? (1.2.1b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

epc light (engine management light ) comes on some times??

Pass 23 May 2016 84,066 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,066 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both track rod arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,192 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

catalyst heat shield coming off

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 59,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 24 May 2012 54,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 54,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,689 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

slight wear/play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,689 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

slight wear/play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,453 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,418 miles

offside front tyre near limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,784 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 KTA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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