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AK52 HHT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,524 mi
Last recorded89,524 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,524 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,417 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,754 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,744 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,062 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,054 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 60,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,798 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 52,795 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 28,872 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 HHT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

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

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