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AJ03 LFH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,894 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 107,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,220 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,016 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,016 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,314 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 76,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres heavily perished on inner edges (through to sidewall ply)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,281 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,844 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 66,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,749 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,989 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,190 miles

brake pads look low rears 2.5 fronts 4mm appox

Pass 10 Feb 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,886 miles

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

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

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 LFH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

AJ03 LFH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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