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AD52 UYG

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,427 mi
Last recorded98,427 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge. sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/5mm/1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 98,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge. sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/5mm/1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 80,873 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,922 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,301 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,361 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,759 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 42,759 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,540 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 UYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG registered?

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

Is AD52 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UYG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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