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AU03 PDY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 PDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,224 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 86,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,044 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,393 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket not attached

front wipers starting to split

Pass 15 May 2014 58,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 54,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 50,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,729 miles

Oil leak

near side front wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2010 40,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 23,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,698 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 PDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU03 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

AU03 PDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 PDY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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