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AK52 BZX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,225 miles

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

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

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

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

oil and engine light on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 97,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil and engine light on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 89,062 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management on

Fail 24 Sep 2016 89,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,019 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,770 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dent on nearside sill

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

dent on nearside sill

Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,316 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

reverse light lense missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,560 miles

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

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

rear brake pads are worn

tyre size-205/55w16

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,407 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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AK52 BZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AK52 BZX, 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 AK52 BZX registered?

AK52 BZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AK52 BZX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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