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AX03 MVD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,632 mi
Last recorded73,632 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,632 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,632 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55v16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,327 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,678 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)

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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AX03 MVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVD, 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 AX03 MVD registered?

AX03 MVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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