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AU53 WFN

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 127,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,220 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded ( not structural ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,218 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded ( not structural ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources unit broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,255 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 117,255 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 20 Nov 2018 115,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 31 Oct 2018 115,462 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,227 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 108,227 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 105,629 miles

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2016 105,629 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,739 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge advise replacement very soon

some light scratching to windscreen not deemed excessive

Fail 9 Jun 2014 95,771 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,488 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f inner disc corroded

o/s wiper split

slight blow to exhaust front pipe flexy joint

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,415 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,586 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 WFN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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