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AV03 KWH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,347 mi
Last recorded130,347 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 130,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 122,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 117,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r sill backing becoming weak with corosion

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r sill backing becoming weak with corosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 98,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and also starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

steel parts of both rear flexis brake hoses starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,839 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 93,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,037 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,037 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front bottom arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,956 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 75,956 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,874 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded and worn

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,011 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,375 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 10 Mar 2006 33,692 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 KWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KWH, 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 AV03 KWH registered?

AV03 KWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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