MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyre treads wearing low on both shoulders.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread
windscreen cracked but not considered within drivers view
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
windscreen damaged outsside zone aa but not affecting drivers view
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
windscreen damaged outsside zone aa but not affecting drivers view
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front registration plate slight damage
front registration plate slight damage
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AX53 FYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 AX53 FYB, 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 AX53 FYB registered?
AX53 FYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is AX53 FYB safe to buy?
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