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AO03 FKN

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,827 mi
Last recorded158,827 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 158,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,425 miles

Front outside temperature sensor hanging down under car

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake cable comes to a stop on calliper when applied

head light aim for both head lights at lower limit of parameters

some suspension parts are going rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2023 156,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear inner floor center behind passeger seat rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper shock very rusty

intera mirror very loose

services light on

very rusty rear under side

Fail 7 Nov 2023 156,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low pressuer

Nearside Rear inner floor center behind passeger seat rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper shock very rusty

intera mirror very loose

services light on

very rusty rear under side

Pass 9 Nov 2022 151,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 151,998 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,584 miles

Charcoal/Carbon cannister broken

Front brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Charcoal/Carbon cannister broken

Front brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,408 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,128 miles

Front tyres, wearing unevenly and tread depth close to limit on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,315 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 FKN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

AO03 FKN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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