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AE53 HJD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,966 mi
Last recorded152,966 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 152,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 152,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 151,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil dipstick is broken

Fail 3 Aug 2021 151,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil dipstick is broken

Pass 10 Jun 2020 150,032 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 150,015 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,852 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 142,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,838 miles

Both rear coil springs rusted and corroded

Condesation in nearside headlamp

Offside rear tyre tread beginning to crack and perish

Pass 15 May 2017 133,328 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated in tread

corrosion on n/s rear inner sill

Pass 5 May 2016 129,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipe / hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 129,571 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side repeater not working intermitant fault (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipe / hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,511 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 121,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 114,292 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 97,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 87,697 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front pads low

advise nsf door mirror broken

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front pads low

advise nsf door mirror broken

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 51,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal has a bit of travel

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AE53 HJD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE53 HJD, 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 HJD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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