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AK52 GZE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,395 mi
Last recorded153,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 153,395 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 153,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 147,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front inner steering arm

Pass 14 Jan 2017 135,479 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 135,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 122,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,026 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 121,025 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 107,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 91,837 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 13 May 2011 82,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,611 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 57,872 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 57,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 50,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2007 41,496 miles

Slight wear neaside tie rod

Pass 8 May 2006 32,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 28,432 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 GZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

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

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