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81,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear coil springs and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body has slight corrosion
engine malfunction light on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body has slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine malfunction light indicates a fault
outer sills corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body has slight corrosion
both headlamps misting
engine malfunction light on
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
body has slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
body has slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Outer body sill damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edge
both rear sills corroded
engine malfunction light indicates a fault
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer body sill damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing on edge
both rear sills corroded
engine malfunction light indicates a fault
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre stop lamp inoperative
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
centre stop light inoperative
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
centre stop light inoperative
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
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)
both rear tyres perished
nail in nearside rear and offside rear tyres
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perished
nail in nearside rear and offside rear tyres
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
centre stop light inoprative
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
centre stop light inoprative
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust bracket weld broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust bracket weld broken
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
weld broken centre exhaust bracket
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU03 YTE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YTE, 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 YTE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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