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AE03 KNN

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,428 mi
Last recorded107,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,614 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,611 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,947 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,947 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,747 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 101,723 miles

Emissions not tested co too high lambda too high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,971 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Oct 2014 91,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,569 miles

centre exhaust clap broken exhaust still supported

eml light on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust clap broken exhaust still supported

eml light on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,543 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,057 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,163 miles

surface corrosion noted to all brake discs slight wear noted to nsf lower suspension arm bush

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 31,583 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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AE03 KNN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 AE03 KNN, 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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AE03 KNN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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