MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
bonnet release handle damaged
center exhaust hanger adrift
engine covers / under trays fitted
engine light on dash
o/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre exhaust support bracket deteriorated
Engine management light illuminated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre exhaust support bracket deteriorated
Engine management light illuminated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
0.5 litre of engine oil added
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
center silencer support corroded away / baffles loose
n/s front indicator lens cracked
0.5 litre of engine oil added
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
center silencer support corroded away / baffles loose
n/s front indicator lens cracked
Centre exhaust support bracket deteriated (system still adequately supported)
Engine management light illuminated
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R tyre approching limit
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre exhaust support bracket deteriated (system still adequately supported)
Engine management light illuminated
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R tyre approching limit
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
engine management light on
service brake pedal travel becoming long
slight blow on exhaust
wiper blades worn
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/f tyre becoming worn
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ03 KYR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 KYR, 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 KYR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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