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AU53 VRG

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,947 mi
Last recorded74,947 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,275 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 66,551 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 66,551 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,780 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 60,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,311 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,408 miles

ESP and EML lights on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 48,408 miles

ESP and EML lights on

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,538 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 45,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,975 miles

handbrake feels rough when operated

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,812 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 40,812 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,684 miles

tyre presures low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,906 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 36,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,881 miles

1.4mm of wear left on front tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,343 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,343 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,619 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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AU53 VRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 AU53 VRG, 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 AU53 VRG registered?

AU53 VRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VRG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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