MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
park brake just made efficiencies
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH front brake discs severely worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam dip switch does not operate at all when trying to switch main beams on (4.1.3 (b))
both head lamps misting over
brake pedal seems spongey
engine check lamp on constantly
o/s park brake not as efficient as n/s
o/s/f tyre worn heavily inner and outer edges
slight wear in both sides inner steering rack joints
Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both side inner rack's (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front Headlight len's are in poor condition stopping the light from coming out
Center stop light not working
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in front sreen (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in front sreen (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
h/brake levers immbalanced
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seats fitted to both rear seating positions using adult belts,these belts not tested.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger side lower sill panel severely dented not affecting structure.
Power steering main pressure pipe wet,no obvious leak.
Slight free play in drivers side steering rack track rod inner joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seats fitted to both rear seating positions using adult belts,these belts not tested.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger side lower sill panel severely dented not affecting structure.
Power steering main pressure pipe wet,no obvious leak.
Slight free play in drivers side steering rack track rod inner joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted to passenger rear seat using adult belt. Adult belt not been tested.
Multi chips in windscreen none affecting MOT
Passenger side lower sill panel severely damaged, not affected vehicle structure.
Power steering main pressure pipe damp no apparent leak at present.
Slight play drivers side front tie rod.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in offside rack tie rod joint
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in offside rack tie rod joint
Booster seat fitted to N/S/R report only
Chip in front windscreen swept area less than 40mm
Condensation in N/S/F indicator lens But OK for MOT
Cut in O/S/R tyre tread less than 25mm in length
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F tyre getting low on tread but OK for MOT
N/S/F windscreen wiper blade judders But OK for MOT
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F tyre getting low on tread but OK for MOT
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Booster seat fitted to N/S/R report only
Chip in front windscreen swept area less than 40mm
Condensation in N/S/F indicator lens But OK for MOT
Cut in O/S/R tyre tread less than 25mm in length
N/S/F tyre getting low on tread but OK for MOT
N/S/F windscreen wiper blade judders But OK for MOT
O/S/F tyre getting low on tread but OK for MOT
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AU03 NBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 AU03 NBJ, 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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AU03 NBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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