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AD52 UXO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,860 mi
Last recorded110,860 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 110,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,940 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,312 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded/Poor Conditions), recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm), due in for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Fail 23 Oct 2019 91,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded/Poor Conditions), recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box drive shaft inner seal area oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm), due in for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) due for replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) deteriorated wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Service sign shows

Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,237 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,237 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle Wrongly fitted (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,619 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 71,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked not to excess

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 41,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,156 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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AD52 UXO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 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 AD52 UXO, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 UXO registered?

AD52 UXO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is AD52 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UXO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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