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AG03 XMM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 118,990 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 117,988 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 113,880 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 108,874 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 108,874 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 107,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,691 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,669 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,560 miles

Exhaust middle support broken but exhaust still well supported

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear close to wear bar

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,137 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,201 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,190 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 68,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,225 miles

OSR Caliper Parking Mechanism - Not releasing to the "off position"

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,914 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edges and wearing outer edges

rear tyres losing shape and close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,522 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edges and wearing outer edges

rear tyres losing shape and close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,136 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,156 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,471 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 XMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

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

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