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AK52 HHP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,573 mi
Last recorded60,573 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 60,573 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 60,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,715 miles

offside front flexi brake hose cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2015 54,715 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside front flexi brake hose cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,814 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread 3mm

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge. borderline

offside front tyre tread 2mm and worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2014 52,814 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread 3mm

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge. borderline

offside front tyre tread 2mm and worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades splitting

Fail 30 Nov 2013 49,993 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,176 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 41,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,635 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,841 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,032 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 27,031 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low ( 60-70% worn)

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 HHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

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

Is AK52 HHP safe to buy?

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