MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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damage to os sill\exhaust corroding\rear brake discs wearing\oil leak\front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split\nsr tyre slightly flat spotted on inner tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
damage to os sill\exhaust corroding\rear brake discs wearing\oil leak\front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split\nsr tyre slightly flat spotted on inner tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to the o/s outer sill
front no plate cracked but still readable
n/s front tyre is ON 1.6mm limit and badly worn on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
damage to the o/s outer sill
front no plate cracked but still readable
n/s front tyre is ON 1.6mm limit and badly worn on the inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
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AE53 VVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?
AE53 VVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 November 2003.
Is AE53 VVD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE53 VVD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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