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AF52 LXU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,642 mi
Last recorded128,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 128,642 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 128,439 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,363 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 102,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,501 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,073 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear stop lamp dose not illuminate immediately when pressed

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,606 miles

engine management light on

offside rear brake discs red from overheating

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,744 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 62,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,713 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,127 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,091 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 28,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,974 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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AF52 LXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF52 LXU, 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 AF52 LXU registered?

AF52 LXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AF52 LXU safe to buy?

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