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AX52 OXS

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,049 mi
Last recorded117,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 OXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,049 miles

engine management light is on

front and rear coil springs are corroded

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

nearside front seat belt retaining devise casing broken

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 20 Jul 2017 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit pressure was very low (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

front and rear coil springs are corroded

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

nearside front seat belt retaining devise casing broken

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,519 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,337 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 99,337 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,853 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

center exhaust mount corroded

engine light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,660 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,530 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,272 miles

Nearside 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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AX52 OXS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX52 OXS, 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 AX52 OXS registered?

AX52 OXS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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