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AU53 VYG

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,632 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,615 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,843 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing both hidden under covers (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,259 miles

scattered light corrosion on both outer sills

transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,941 miles

all brake lines covered in grease

both outer sills show light corossion

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,376 miles

all brake lines covered in grease

Pass 30 Sep 2017 110,493 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 27 Sep 2017 110,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.204 (7.3.D.3)

coil spring broken n/s/r spring broken at base (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/r spring broken at base (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,488 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,437 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s/r bumper broken (badly ) hanging (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.045 (7.3.D.3)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure n/s/r light unit insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre has long cut/tear down to cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,009 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,531 miles

Air bag light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,654 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,051 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,793 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,873 miles

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

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 VYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

AU53 VYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AU53 VYG safe to buy?

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