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AK52 GYB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,155 mi
Last recorded114,155 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 114,155 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 114,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,651 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 107,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,411 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 2 Nov 2012 94,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

offside front tyre cracking due to age

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,054 miles

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,493 miles

NSF INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.

SMALL NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,651 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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 GYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

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

Is AK52 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 GYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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