MOT Status
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46,852 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
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)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake slight bind
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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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?
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