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AF53 UZY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,146 mi
Last recorded128,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 126,830 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 125,855 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside steering rack inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,394 miles

offfside front fog lamp cover damaged

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,689 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 UZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF53 UZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 UZY registered?

AF53 UZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 UZY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 UZY have outstanding finance?

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