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AF53 PVD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,464 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,109 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 102,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 102,093 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,444 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,502 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,043 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,251 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,513 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

centre exaust mounting deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light illuminated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,860 miles

nearside front tyre gouged on outer wall not down to the cords

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,139 miles

brake pedal slightly creeps down under servo assistance

Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,046 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,668 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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AF53 PVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AF53 PVD, 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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AF53 PVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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