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AU03 NBJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,022 mi
Last recorded102,022 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 102,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,099 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,971 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 74,019 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2016 73,879 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 68,047 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,522 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,407 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,282 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,282 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,540 miles

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.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,928 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 33,928 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 29,063 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,063 miles

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

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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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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