MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
BOTH REAR INNER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH REAR INNER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded.
Both rear inner sill areas slightly corroded
Centre exhaust braket deteriorated
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear inner sill areas slightly corroded
Centre exhaust braket deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AE53 LXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LXU, 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 AE53 LXU registered?
AE53 LXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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