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AK02 MJE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 68,478 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,292 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are in poor condition

Both headlamp glasses discolouring

Exhaust centre section front mounting has corroded away from the exhaust

Front Registration plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,292 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are in poor condition

Both headlamp glasses discolouring

Exhaust centre section front mounting has corroded away from the exhaust

Front Registration plate deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,014 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,626 miles

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

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,562 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit of wear an cut in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,871 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn low brake slightly sticking on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,029 miles

centre exhaust mounting braket in poor condition

tread wearing low on o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,435 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 30,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 26,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,310 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 MJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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