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AD52 WWR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,173 mi
Last recorded141,173 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 139,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust slightly leaking at the exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,655 miles

EML on

o/s/ sill slightly damaged

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2017 137,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

EML on

o/s/ sill slightly damaged

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,765 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 133,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 133,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 123,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,777 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 110,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,710 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 76,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

AD52 WWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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