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AO53 JWU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,714 mi
Last recorded180,714 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 180,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 172,525 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 172,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 164,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded on the surface

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR number plate bulb poor

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 147,377 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm excessive movement

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR number plate bulb poor

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 134,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 114,588 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 103,831 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 103,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,967 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,592 miles

borderline wear in offside lower ball joint

catalyst section of exhaust in poor condition

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,838 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 57,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,654 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,688 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,688 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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AO53 JWU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO53 JWU, 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 AO53 JWU registered?

AO53 JWU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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