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AV03 GEJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,434 mi
Last recorded155,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2023 155,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 145,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 137,401 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 137,401 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 122,834 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,766 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 109,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,236 miles

centre exhaust mount detached but supporting system

heatshield on kat insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,838 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting broken but supported by underfloor bracket.

Exhaust catalytic converter (under floor) heat shield insecure at rearmost fixings.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and step wear inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and step wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,073 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

heatshield on kat insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,160 miles

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

heatshield on kat insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 70,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,899 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 28 Feb 2008 57,899 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,331 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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AV03 GEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV03 GEJ, 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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AV03 GEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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