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AJ03 KXH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,561 mi
Last recorded137,561 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 133,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,612 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,609 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 125,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 125,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 117,749 miles

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

Offside exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot space obscured by articles

Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,581 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot space obscured by articles

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,880 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,150 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,096 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,096 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Front and rear brake pads look low

Grease around n/s cv boot

O/s/f tyre and both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,749 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 31,587 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 25,456 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 KXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH registered?

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

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