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AK52 GYZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 92,421 miles

engine m anagement light on

traction control light on

Fail 1 Feb 2014 68,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine m anagement light on

traction control light on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,357 miles

Slight bind on front brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

MIL LIght on

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre cracked / splitting between tread

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

Traction control light on

O/S/R Tyre has multiple splits in between tread

Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,357 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

MIL LIght on

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/R tyre cracked / splitting between tread

Slight bind on front brakes

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

Traction control light on

O/S/R Tyre has multiple splits in between tread

Fail 29 Jan 2012 84,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

Slight bind on front brakes

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

N/S/R tyre cracked between tread and worn down to 1mm on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2012 84,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

Slight bind on front brakes

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

N/S/R tyre cracked between tread and worn down to 1mm on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,650 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 9 Jan 2010 71,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,706 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 GYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GYZ, 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 GYZ registered?

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

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