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AK02 MKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced tarnished glass (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,084 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,084 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres low tread

windscreen damaged in zone b but not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,898 miles

Crack in windscreen not obstructing view

Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,898 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Crack in windscreen not obstructing view

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,390 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,029 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,184 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 MKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

AK02 MKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AK02 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 MKD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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