MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outersill has corrosion
Advise Slight Corrosion to outersills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid toped up fluid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorating - polishing recommended (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorating - polishing recommended (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting bracket joint (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
nearside rear tyre perrished + nail
offside front tyre wearing inner
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs slightly corroded
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AE53 HJA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 AE53 HJA, 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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AE53 HJA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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