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AE53 VVF

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,006 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 95,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,004 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,995 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,272 miles

General under side surface corrosion, front to rear.

Offside rear sill area corroded but not weakened, structurally safe.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,455 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge and tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge and tyre close to legal limit

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 79,585 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge and tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge and tyre close to legal limit

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,828 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 50,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,017 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,260 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,260 miles

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

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

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 VVF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 VVF registered?

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

Is AE53 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VVF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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