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AE03 XRW

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,760 mi
Last recorded138,760 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 138,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight Corrosion on Nearside Outer Sill.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body components covered in surface rust

Fail 16 Aug 2024 133,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body components covered in surface rust

Pass 9 May 2023 130,178 miles

all suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2022 124,090 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 123,208 miles

Front tyres perished.

Pass 1 May 2019 121,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 120,502 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER-SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2017 118,897 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 117,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 115,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 112,788 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2014 112,788 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 103,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 84,615 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 84,615 miles

Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 77,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 74,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 69,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 53,732 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 39,162 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 39,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 32,542 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 XRW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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