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AX03 UJF

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,436 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 138,429 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,425 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,437 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,602 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,690 miles

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

airbag light on

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,660 miles

advise airbag light on

advise coolant temperature light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 11,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,165 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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AX03 UJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

AX03 UJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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