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AO52 ZZB

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,833 mi
Last recorded113,833 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,833 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 113,833 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,654 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 110,654 miles

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))

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,459 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 100,000 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 87,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,270 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 73,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,581 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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AO52 ZZB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 AO52 ZZB, 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 AO52 ZZB registered?

AO52 ZZB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is AO52 ZZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ZZB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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