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AE03 XOJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,217 mi
Last recorded175,217 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 175,217 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 175,217 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 165,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 145,158 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 144,865 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 123,905 miles

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

check engine lt on

Fail 5 May 2015 123,905 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 103,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 103,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 88,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,251 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,929 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,148 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,148 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,911 miles

cracks in front number plate

Pass 10 May 2007 37,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,900 miles

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)

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 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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