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AE53 VVD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,354 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,354 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,992 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,470 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,824 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 20,792 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,922 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 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?

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