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AE03 XOY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,265 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,101 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,711 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng light is on

front brake discs are worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,130 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

eng light is on

Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

eng light is on

requires tracking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,358 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

engine management light on

oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,355 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

reqires tracking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,450 miles

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

centre exhaust mount has broken away but exhaust is still secure

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,731 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 XOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XOY, 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 XOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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