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AE53 UOA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,813 mi
Last recorded151,813 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 151,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder; ONLY JUST WITHIN REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 146,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 140,094 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

EML light on

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 128,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,140 miles

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

N/S Sill Damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

AE53 UOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 UOA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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