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AU03 NHJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 69,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and stepped tread inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,752 miles

N/S non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,656 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,439 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,439 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,550 miles

items removed from mirror before test.

Fail 31 Dec 2012 73,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

items removed from mirror before test.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 63,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,100 miles

1.engine management light staying on.

2.advice to get tracking done.

3.require new middle stop light unit.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,917 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,900 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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AU03 NHJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NHJ, 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 AU03 NHJ registered?

AU03 NHJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is AU03 NHJ safe to buy?

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