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AO03 GFE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,330 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,330 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 115,144 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2017 109,556 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Off side rear tyre misshapen

Fail 29 Apr 2017 109,555 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Off side rear tyre misshapen

Pass 14 May 2016 97,170 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 97,170 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 89,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 85,676 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 3 May 2013 85,674 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 11 May 2012 79,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 38,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,356 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 GFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO03 GFE, 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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AO03 GFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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