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AP53 BXA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,383 mi
Last recorded168,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 168,383 miles

Exhaust Slight Blow From sleave

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2022 158,484 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2022 158,484 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 158,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coilsprings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,102 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 155,102 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 154,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 150,369 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Slight corrosion at sills

Fail 17 Sep 2018 150,369 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Slight corrosion at sills

Pass 16 Nov 2017 149,306 miles

slight corrosion to both rear sill backs

Pass 11 Nov 2016 146,687 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 146,687 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 125,819 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 125,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,382 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,068 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,014 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,869 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,688 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

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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AP53 BXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP53 BXA, 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 AP53 BXA registered?

AP53 BXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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