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AV03 YTL

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,526 mi
Last recorded119,526 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear left and right rear outer sills corroded outside the prescribed area.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 119,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear left and right rear outer sills corroded outside the prescribed area.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,520 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 115,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 102,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,703 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,240 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 YTL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

AV03 YTL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AV03 YTL safe to buy?

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