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AE03 XOP

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 76,841 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 76,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 63,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 63,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,677 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

outer sill areas damaged and corroded

undertrays insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

outer sill areas damaged and corroded

undertrays insecure

Pass 21 May 2016 61,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,252 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,798 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 XOP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

AE03 XOP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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