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AJ03 AUF

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,018 mi
Last recorded247,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 247,018 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lense coming adrift but not likely to become detatched

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 247,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lense coming adrift but not likely to become detatched

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 245,117 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 245,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 240,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread left 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 240,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread left 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 235,420 miles

Corrosion to rear flexi hose ferrules

General corrosion to underside chassis / suspension

Headlamp aim pattern meets minimum requirement for MOT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake back plate corroded

Nearside track rod end boot slight split

Offside front lower suspension joint boot slight split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2020 235,418 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear flexi hose ferrules

General corrosion to underside chassis / suspension

Headlamp aim pattern meets minimum requirement for MOT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake back plate corroded

Nearside track rod end boot slight split

Offside front lower suspension joint boot slight split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2019 227,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight play in axle bush

Nearside sill to floor edge corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight play in axle bush

Offside sill to floor edge corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 223,154 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 223,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 211,868 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 211,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 201,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 201,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 187,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 187,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 170,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

centre exhaust mount broken

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 1 Apr 2014 170,097 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

centre exhaust mount broken

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2013 153,000 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Apr 2013 152,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2012 135,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 120,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 104,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,253 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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AJ03 AUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ03 AUF, 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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AJ03 AUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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