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AE53 VVM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,466 mi
Last recorded182,466 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 182,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 182,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 173,095 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 165,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 151,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,407 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 138,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 134,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,492 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 110,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,288 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 83,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 57,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,306 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 VVM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

AE53 VVM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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