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AE53 UOB

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 104,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust clamp (1) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust clamp (2) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,208 miles

both front tyres are becoming worn on inside edges

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are becoming worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,849 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,435 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,250 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust middle section bracket snapped

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust middle section bracket snapped

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,478 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,866 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 56,866 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,932 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 50,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

windscreen "cloudy" nearside bottom corner not in swept area

wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

windscreen "cloudy" nearside bottom corner not in swept area

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 May 2008 36,208 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,208 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,757 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 27,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UOB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

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

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