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AP52 EOY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,962 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken away but system is still supported

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has noise developing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape and wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

items removed from view before test spider and dice

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken away but system is still supported

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has noise developing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape and wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

items removed from view before test spider and dice

Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,105 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,387 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,508 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,508 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,252 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,147 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f windows tinted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,147 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f windows tinted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,084 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 EOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc 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 AP52 EOY, 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 AP52 EOY registered?

AP52 EOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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