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AD52 UXP

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,484 mi
Last recorded154,484 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 154,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 154,484 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,333 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 119,333 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,111 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering arm play

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering arm play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,267 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,952 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 UXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UXP, 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.

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What year was AD52 UXP registered?

AD52 UXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is AD52 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UXP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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