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AX52 KVY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,405 mi
Last recorded153,405 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 153,405 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Intercooler pipes loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat tilt handle missing but lever still present

Nearside Front Shocker boot deteriorated

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Unable to open bonnet

Unable to open boot

Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,966 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 146,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 146,958 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside drivers door lower hinge faulty.

Oil leak ()

internal bonnet release lever is insecure.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 145,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside drivers door lower hinge faulty.

Oil leak ()

Rear rear high level brake light inoperative.

internal bonnet release lever is insecure.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 142,671 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine cover fitted

high level stop light inop

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 142,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine cover fitted

headlight adjuster moved

high level stop light inop

oil leak

partial examination of nearside rear seat belt,child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,418 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front sill corrodedoutside prescribed area

Fail 19 Jan 2015 138,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,259 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 129,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 110,196 miles

Center brake light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2012 110,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 101,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high stop lamp inoperative, assumed disconnected.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,478 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 56,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,656 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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AX52 KVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AX52 KVY, 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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AX52 KVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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