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AP03 KZX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,296 mi
Last recorded119,296 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn McPherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn McPherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,296 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn McPherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn McPherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 116,840 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,936 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,986 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,675 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 89,430 miles

Airbag light on.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,653 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,653 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 50,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 40,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,618 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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AP03 KZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AP03 KZX, 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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AP03 KZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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