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AV03 TYZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

co9rrosion evident underside poss been standing idle [ layed up]

Pass 27 Jun 2019 112,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,333 miles

Nearside Front nail and sidewall damage to tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 101,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nail and sidewall damage to tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,724 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,966 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre and inner sidewall starting to split

engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre and inner sidewall starting to split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Feb 2014 60,952 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,950 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,277 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,093 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 TYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV03 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

AV03 TYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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