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AE53 NNR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,779 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 93,761 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,225 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHING

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 92,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 90,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 86,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 21 May 2018 86,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2017 85,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 81,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,190 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 69,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 61,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 61,766 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,823 miles

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

rear discs are pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are slighty cracking

front disc are pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres are slighty cracking

front disc are pitted

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

rear discs are pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,406 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,875 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,875 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,965 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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AE53 NNR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NNR, 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 NNR registered?

AE53 NNR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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