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AX53 FYB

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,507 mi
Last recorded117,507 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,507 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,819 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,742 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,831 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 94,215 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,993 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,032 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

windscreen cracked but not considered within drivers view

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,880 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,880 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,312 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 63,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,393 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,419 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 33,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,059 miles

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,883 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,045 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,521 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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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?

The MOT history for AX53 FYB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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