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AF03 NSU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

76,215 mi
Last recorded76,215 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both foggy (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust. rear inner sills

Fail 5 Feb 2026 76,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both foggy (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust. rear inner sills

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,574 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2025 75,574 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 6 Feb 2024 74,672 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting to cords inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,729 miles

Brake discs corroding inner faces

Brake pipes corroding rear axles heavily

Fail 21 Feb 2023 73,729 miles

Brake discs corroding inner faces

Brake pipes corroding rear axles heavily

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,251 miles

general corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2022 75,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily cracked and splitting through tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,519 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, brake ferrules and brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,339 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,339 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,328 miles

N/s headlight poor

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,253 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,253 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,677 miles

Exhaust and brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,993 miles

Exhaust coroding

Fail 2 Feb 2015 61,993 miles

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

Exhaust coroding

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2014 55,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,243 miles

coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,159 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,034 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,048 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,072 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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AF03 NSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AF03 NSU, 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 AF03 NSU registered?

AF03 NSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 NSU safe to buy?

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