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AX03 XRR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,122 mi
Last recorded157,122 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 157,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sills by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 150,742 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 143,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,883 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 17 Apr 2018 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to corrode

slight play in os and ns front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,064 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to corrode

slight play in os and ns front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,892 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,194 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,049 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 85,699 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade damaged on inner end, fouling offside wiper blade

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 78,159 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2012 78,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2011 73,403 miles

Brake discs pitted x4

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,626 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 68,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,068 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 XRR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX03 XRR, 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 XRR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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