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AK52 GZJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides look to be brakeing up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2026 93,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides look to be brakeing up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear inner and outer side walls damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2024 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear inner and outer side walls damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency on 17%.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,091 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 74,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment offside performance low (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,613 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,631 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 57,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 15,108 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 GZJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

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

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