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AK02 MKF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 124,009 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 124,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 120,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,144 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 114,786 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 114,786 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,081 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,907 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside slightly deteriorating/yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,456 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,505 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,628 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 58,015 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,015 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

now and again the indicator seem to miss a flash allso on hazards

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,018 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 MKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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