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AG03 TYH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 TYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 95,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread left, inside edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread left, inside edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust hander broke but exhaust is still secure

Fail 29 May 2018 95,513 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread left, inside edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread left, inside edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust hander broke but exhaust is still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 54,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

could not carry out emission test due to excess visible white smoke and fowled up emission tester

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,054 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,653 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,552 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,547 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Apr 2010 32,110 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 5 Apr 2010 32,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre missing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,430 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,942 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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AG03 TYH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AG03 TYH, 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 AG03 TYH registered?

AG03 TYH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AG03 TYH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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