MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides-axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine management lamp on
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm& close to cords on inner edge-ADVISE NEW (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides-axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine management lamp on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
check engine lt on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
check engine lt on
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
cracks in front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AE03 XOJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2003.
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