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AJ03 KZT

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 103,312 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot at 1.6mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on.

nearside wiper blade splitting.

Fail 17 May 2018 103,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot at 1.6mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on.

nearside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 12 May 2017 94,920 miles

Front Anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Slightly perished tyre.

Offside Front Slight play in ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,563 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper is split at the end, not obscuring drivers view.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 73,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper is split at the end, not obscuring drivers view.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs corroded

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,930 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs corroded

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,956 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,449 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,866 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2006 20,902 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 KZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

AJ03 KZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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