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AK52 GYO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,125 mi
Last recorded71,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 GYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside painted springs brake pipes too

Fail 24 Nov 2022 70,968 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested burning oil blocking machine up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,205 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 70,200 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,656 miles

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 5 May 2017 59,098 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,022 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad amber light illuminated

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad amber light illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad light illuminated

offside rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

brake pad light illuminated

offside rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dash warning lights on perm

rear brake very slighty binding

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dash warning lights on perm

rear brake very slighty binding

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,224 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,757 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,251 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 GYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYO, 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 GYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK52 GYO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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