MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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cv boot deteriorating
no warning lights on dash time of test
wheel caps fitted alround
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
cv boot deteriorating
no warning lights on dash time of test
wheel caps fitted alround
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
no warning lights on dash time of test
o/s/f track rod end rubber deteriorating
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
no warning lights on dash time of test
o/s/f track rod end rubber deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))
no warning lights on dash time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
no warning lights on dash time of test
Engine MIL on, first used before July 1st 2003.
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer cover swollen. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer cover swollen. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear, brake outer cover swollens.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear, front to rear brake pipe outer cover swollen.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine management light on.
Both rear, brake outer cover swollens.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear, front to rear brake pipe outer cover swollen.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Nearside rear, front to rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Slight engine oil leak
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear, front to rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre getting close to tread wear indicators !
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AK02 MKG 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 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.
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