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AK52 HHO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,454 mi
Last recorded111,454 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,454 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,767 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,372 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,869 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,865 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)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,103 miles

E C U light on

offside front tyre 2mm-3mm

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,103 miles

E C U light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre 2mm-3mm

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

nail in nearside front tyre- unrepairable

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,356 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 HHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHO, 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 HHO registered?

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

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