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AG53 ZGA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,833 mi
Last recorded123,833 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,833 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 123,833 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

traction system warning lamp on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 114,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 114,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,420 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,016 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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AG53 ZGA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AG53 ZGA, 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 AG53 ZGA registered?

AG53 ZGA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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