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AG03 UXW

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 126,007 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 120,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 114,184 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel door to inspect cap/seal device (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,372 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 104,372 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,058 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,058 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

wrong flag on number plates

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,097 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,883 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 UXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc 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 AG03 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

AG03 UXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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