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AO03 UGG

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 116,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills damaged/slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,103 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 112,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 103,463 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2019 103,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 94,901 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 84,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 76,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 69,097 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 69,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2014 60,481 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,546 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 53,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 47,182 miles

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2012 47,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2011 43,535 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 22 May 2010 38,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,647 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 29,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,279 miles

O/S/R tyre is getting low 3mm.

Pass 24 May 2006 16,680 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 UGG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO03 UGG, 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 UGG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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