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AK52 GXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,612 mi
Last recorded103,612 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 GXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 102,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 101,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 69,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust middle sleeve and support brackets deteriorated.

offside front coil spring incomplete but still located correctly at time of test.

slight drag on both rear wheels.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror cover secured with tape.

slight drag on rear brakes.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,062 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 6 Jan 2010 47,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,149 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,180 miles

all four tyres aproximatley 2.0 m.m.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,090 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,346 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 GXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AK52 GXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK52 GXX registered?

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

Is AK52 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 GXX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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