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AD52 WSO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 84,736 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 82,701 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 82,701 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,789 miles

parking brake effort poor

Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,789 miles

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

E.M.L on

parking brake effort poor

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,825 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,423 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,660 miles

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

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

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

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

both windscreen wiper blades split

centre exhaust bracket broken

ecu light on

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,077 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 35,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,082 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 20,652 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,321 miles

The rear number plate is fading and should ideally be replaced.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,727 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 10,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,750 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 WSO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

AD52 WSO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AD52 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 WSO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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