MOT Status
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76,215 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
General underbody corrosion
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
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
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
Brake discs corroding inner faces
Brake pipes corroding rear axles heavily
Brake discs corroding inner faces
Brake pipes corroding rear axles heavily
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
general corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
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
Corrosion to coil springs, brake ferrules and brake pipes
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))
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))
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))
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))
N/s headlight poor
Exhaust corroding
Exhaust corroding
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust and brake discs corroding
Exhaust coroding
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust coroding
N/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
coil springs corroding
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake pads low
all brake pads low
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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.
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