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AK52 GZP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,283 mi
Last recorded82,283 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,768 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,717 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil Dipstick Housing Broken

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,173 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,173 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,437 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,921 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,244 miles

Slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,575 miles

surface cracks in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre, not showing canvas at time of test,

Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface cracks in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre, not showing canvas at time of test,

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,004 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,249 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,719 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,799 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 GZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

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

Is AK52 GZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 GZP shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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