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AU53 WDM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,713 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,134 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,434 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,492 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,431 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,431 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,322 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,529 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 WDM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

Is AU53 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 WDM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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