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AK52 GYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,923 mi
Last recorded78,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 78,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 63,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 59,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,422 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 56,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres cracks

Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,100 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres cracks

Pass 2 Jan 2016 50,444 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,486 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,033 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 41,444 miles

off side front tyre has punchured but not deflating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,338 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 22,164 miles

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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 GYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

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

Is AK52 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 GYC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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