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AG52 ZZM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,036 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 136,036 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 122,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,112 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 114,102 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,579 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,515 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,115 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,216 miles

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,540 miles

rear tyres wearing on insides nearing limits

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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AG52 ZZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG52 ZZM, 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 AG52 ZZM registered?

AG52 ZZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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