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AK02 WKC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,534 mi
Last recorded85,534 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,542 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,349 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f wishbone bush seperating / o/s/f flexi corroding / slight perrishing on front tyres /

rear springs corroding / damage to n/s/r sill x corroding on inner

Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f wishbone bush seperating / o/s/f flexi corroding / slight perrishing on front tyres /

rear springs corroding / damage to n/s/r sill x corroding on inner

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,183 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 64,401 miles

Corrosion starting on both rear sills underneath

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,673 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,699 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,698 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,360 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 WKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 WKC, 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 WKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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