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AO53 WMX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,852 mi
Last recorded46,852 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 46,852 miles

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

OSR & NSR inner sills corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 46,849 miles

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

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

OSR & NSR inner sills corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,537 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 45,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 44,747 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 43,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front suspension/steering/brake components dry/rusty/flakey

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,477 miles

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

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

all brake fittings have surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 42,064 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 42,064 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,279 miles

Centre exhaust support rubbers split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,279 miles

Centre exhaust support rubbers split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,825 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 36,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,943 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,012 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 12 Nov 2013 31,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 24,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,853 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 16,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 8,358 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 WMX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AO53 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

AO53 WMX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AO53 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 WMX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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