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AU03 UUJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,217 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front top suspension mounts have slight lift movement

both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 18 Oct 2019 117,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,356 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad spring adrift

rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres cracking in the treads

both front wipers slightly smearing

offside front under engine cover insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 85,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 66,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 56,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished almost exsposing cord

Pass 6 May 2010 48,641 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 48,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,006 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 UUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU03 UUJ, 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 UUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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