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AK02 OJX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,201 mi
Last recorded174,201 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 174,201 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 174,201 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 168,274 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 168,198 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 167,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 167,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 163,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 154,278 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks on inside wall

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

Pass 19 May 2011 146,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 134,737 miles

Emissions test only just passes [E M Light on]

Pass 19 May 2009 127,322 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 127,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 113,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 113,041 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,140 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

AK02 OJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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