MOT Status
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44,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear handbrake lever not returning to stop
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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AM53 VWS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AM53 VWS, 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 AM53 VWS registered?
AM53 VWS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2003.
Is AM53 VWS safe to buy?
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