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AE03 XOZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 97,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,335 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and handbrake both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 95,335 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and handbrake both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2021 89,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,215 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,379 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 75,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,793 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s steering arm has play init

Pass 31 May 2012 63,326 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)

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

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 31 May 2011 59,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,790 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,696 miles

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

exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2008 43,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,931 miles

slight exhaust blow from downpipe/ manifold

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XOZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE03 XOZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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