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AY03 EJU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,299 mi
Last recorded31,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,125 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,929 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,928 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,562 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,543 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 18,543 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 18,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AY03 EJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AY03 EJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 EJU registered?

AY03 EJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 EJU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 EJU have outstanding finance?

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