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AP52 EOV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,656 mi
Last recorded62,656 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 61,339 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,920 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 59,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,551 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,288 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 54,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,846 miles

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 Jan 2016 38,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,152 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,791 miles

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 13 Jan 2012 24,540 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 24,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,358 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 20,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,420 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 13,471 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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AP52 EOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP52 EOV, 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 AP52 EOV registered?

AP52 EOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AP52 EOV safe to buy?

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