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AO03 VFM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,488 miles

Brake pipes becoming corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft inner CV joint heat shield insecure & fouling CV joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes becoming corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft inner CV joint heat shield insecure & fouling CV joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,063 miles

Both track rod end dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,948 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,390 miles

battery voltage low

both front tyres starting to crack on tread

exhaust becomming corroded/thin

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,390 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery voltage low

both front tyres starting to crack on tread

exhaust becomming corroded/thin

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,346 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,877 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,877 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,576 miles

both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 VFM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

AO03 VFM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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