MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested ENGINE MISFIRES (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn PLUS RUBBER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
wipers poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering rack inner tie rod ball joints have play,advise replacement
front tyres on legal limit
nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play
front discs rusted o/s/r pads thin
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering rack end slightly worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering rack end slightly worn
Had to inflate offside front tyre
Slight wear in nearside front inner track rod end
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AX03 GZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AX03 GZT, 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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AX03 GZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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