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AF53 VKO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,807 mi
Last recorded48,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 48,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 48,804 miles

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,703 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 48,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,908 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,891 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,533 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Partly Corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,693 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 19,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 VKO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKO, 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 AF53 VKO registered?

AF53 VKO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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