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AO03 VNY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,453 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 97,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 90,741 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement

engine check lamp illuminated

n/s/f mirror glass missing

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

o/s/r wheel arch cowling slightly insecure

Fail 7 May 2013 90,741 miles

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)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement

engine check lamp illuminated

n/s/f mirror glass missing

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

o/s/r wheel arch cowling slightly insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,503 miles

Engine management light is on

Front discs are corroded on the inside edge

Offside driveshaft seal is leaking

damage to offside front of bumper

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine management light is on

Front discs are corroded on the inside edge

Offside driveshaft seal is leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,880 miles

engine managment light on

n/s door mirror damaged

rear tyres slightly worn on edge

slight play on n/s steering mechanism

Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play on n/s steering mechanism

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,700 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BROKEN.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMBER DAMAGED.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,271 miles

O/S/F Tyre has cut in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,271 miles

O/S/F Tyre has cut in tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,881 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 36,881 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

AO03 VNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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