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AO03 AXT

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 117,583 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 117,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 109,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 102,382 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,283 miles

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

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

advice front brake pads and discs worn.

air/bag warning light staying on.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,510 miles

advise engine management light on.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,824 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 29,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,806 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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AO03 AXT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 AXT, 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 AO03 AXT registered?

AO03 AXT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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