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AE03 XCV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,986 mi
Last recorded131,986 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY almost too excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy and has little reserve travel??

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,490 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,562 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 102,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 98,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,939 miles

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

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 80,844 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,750 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,157 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 XCV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XCV, 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 AE03 XCV registered?

AE03 XCV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 XCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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