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AP03 DVR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,863 mi
Last recorded138,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 138,863 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken away

nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 138,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust bracket broken away

Fail 21 Jan 2017 138,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 16 Jan 2016 131,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 122,357 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly cracked

Exhaust clamps corroded and weak, exhaust blowing slightly

Front springs corroded

O/s check strap bolt snapped

Oil leak

Slight brake judder o/s/r brake

Fail 10 Jan 2015 122,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly cracked

Exhaust clamps corroded and weak, exhaust blowing slightly

Front discs lipped

Front springs corroded

O/s check strap bolt snapped

Oil leak

Slight brake judder o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Jan 2014 111,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 99,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,905 miles

All 4 brake discs discoloured.

Center rear brake light has several bylbs out,

Engine management light on dash.

Engine oil on minimum.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All 4 brake discs discoloured.

Center rear brake light has several bylbs out,

Engine management light on dash.

Engine oil on minimum.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,945 miles

timing belt???

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AP03 DVR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 DVR, 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 AP03 DVR registered?

AP03 DVR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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