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AP03 OKU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,748 mi
Last recorded92,748 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,748 miles

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

nearside mirror has damage

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,607 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 56,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,036 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades worn an split

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades worn an split

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,746 miles

Airbag warning light indicates fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,159 miles

front tyres low tread and poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,083 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres approaching wear markers

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner areas of tread/possible alignment fault present

possible alternator fault present within diode pack

Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,083 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres approaching wear markers

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner areas of tread/possible alignment fault present

possible alternator fault present within diode pack

Fail 18 Jul 2006 27,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,980 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 OKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

AP03 OKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AP03 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 OKU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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