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AP03 TYT

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 TYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Stickers in nearside bottom corner of windsreen

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 91,622 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,725 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,882 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

brake pedal has alot of travel

front brake discs poor on inner face

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,041 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 58,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,033 miles

tread worn thin on both front tyres.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,232 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

small cracks in brake servo hose

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,769 miles

centre exhaust hangar secured with jubilee clip

engine management light on

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 TYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 TYT registered?

AP03 TYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is AP03 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 TYT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP03 TYT have outstanding finance?

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