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AJ03 ASV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,921 mi
Last recorded132,921 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ASV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 123,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside unable to assess condition of outer sill due to use of body filler

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 114,219 miles

Nearside sill FILLER REPAIR

fron to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 May 2016 114,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside sill FILLER REPAIR

fron to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,806 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,495 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter cracking +rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,138 miles

Air-bag warning stays on.

Grease seen on offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter, no split found.

Nearside front seat belt stalk distorted & tape covered, still working correctly.

Part of centre brake light not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 87,258 miles

1) Slight play in steering rack N/S, 2) Grease on O/S CV gaiter, no split found.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,936 miles

Air-bag warning stays on.

Engine management light stays on.

Grease seen at offside front constant velocity joint gaiter, no hole found.

Knock from offside front, no play found.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre wearing edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,811 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,001 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken but system supported

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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AJ03 ASV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AJ03 ASV, 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 AJ03 ASV registered?

AJ03 ASV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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