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AJ03 KXC

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 90,457 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps cloudy and marked lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,871 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar d mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Relocated to outside of swept area ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 85,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,877 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cuts and cracks is slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is cuts and cracks is slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,534 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 May 2011 33,427 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 May 2011 33,427 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 31,111 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 28,842 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,634 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 KXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ03 KXC registered?

AJ03 KXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AJ03 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 KXC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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