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AK52 GYE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 106,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,155 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)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,514 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,590 miles

deterioration to o/s/f+n/s/f suspension arm bushes

front brake imbalance at 21%

n/s/r tyre wearing on shoulder

play in n/s/f steering arm pivot piont becoming excessive

service brake pedal travel becoming long

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,505 miles

ADVISE CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING SEPERATED AND REQUIRES REPLACMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 51,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 47,034 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 GYE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

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

Is AK52 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 GYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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