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AE03 XOH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 129,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 124,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 124,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,274 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,772 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,770 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,167 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,417 miles

front and rear number plates were incorrectly made and were replaced by correct ones from boot of car prior to start of test

Fail 3 May 2007 48,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 48,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,904 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 XOH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOH, 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 XOH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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