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AJ03 LXB

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,430 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust is corroded

front & rear anti roll bar links have slight play

front number plate cracked

front track rod ends have slight play in them

Fail 2 Jun 2016 117,430 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust is corroded

front & rear anti roll bar links have slight play

front track rod ends have slight play in them

Pass 29 May 2015 105,925 miles

Centre Exhaust corroded

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

Rear springs are corroded

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

Fail 25 May 2015 105,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear springs are corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 94,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2013 79,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 May 2013 79,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 May 2012 68,621 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,849 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 May 2010 50,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,682 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 39,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,249 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 32,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,340 miles

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

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 LXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

AJ03 LXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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