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AK52 UTX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,744 mi
Last recorded97,744 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 97,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 97,728 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 95,212 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,466 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Apr 2013 73,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2012 69,150 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,111 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,533 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,843 miles

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

Oil leak

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 UTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

AK52 UTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 UTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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