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AG03 XMS

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,614 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 132,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 127,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint inner clip weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill weak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint inner clip weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 125,013 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 19 Jan 2018 123,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill area corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 123,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill area corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

power steering fluid leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 118,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake not going back to stop

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

check engine light ON

left rear tyre tread worn

right rear tyre tread worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

left/right front tyre sidewalls damaged

left/right front wheel rims slight buckle

left/right rear wwheel rims slight buckle

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

airbag light on will fail next year

all wheel rims slight buckle

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on will fail next year

all wheel rims slight buckle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,508 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,986 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 50,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,129 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 XMS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG03 XMS, 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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AG03 XMS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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