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AFE 726

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,414 mi
Last recorded53,414 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 726
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,414 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 53,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,177 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 53,177 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 52,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,737 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 52,737 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 52,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,179 miles

Heat shield loose around catalyst.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,634 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,145 miles

Drag from both rear brakes.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,032 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,741 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Handbrake levers not returning to stop.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,741 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Handbrake levers not returning to stop.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,980 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,498 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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AFE 726 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AFE 726, 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 AFE 726 registered?

AFE 726 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AFE 726 safe to buy?

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