MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both, effecting the projected beam images (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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 outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
park brake only just to standard nearside slightly low effort
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
park brake only just to standard nearside slightly low effort
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (beam pattern poor ) (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mounting broken
Centre stop light not working
Front brake discs coroded
N/S/R Tyre perished
Centre stop light not working
Front brake discs coroded
N/S/R Tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
center stop light in op
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AU53 WDZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WDZ, 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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AU53 WDZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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