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AY03 PXN

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,226 mi
Last recorded108,226 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,226 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 108,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,157 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,270 miles

EPC light on the dash

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight bit missing from pigs tail but still seated correctly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust front pipe clamp deteriorated but secure at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear tyre perished and near legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

EPC light on the dash

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight bit missing from pigs tail but still seated correctly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust front pipe clamp deteriorated but secure at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear tyre perished and near legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner tyre wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 68,967 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner tyre wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides -inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides -inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,333 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC HEAVIEY SCORED ON INNER FACE .

O/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN PLUS SLIGHTLY SCORED ON INNER FACE .

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,810 miles

non standerd wheels fitted, with undersized tyres to avoid fouling, advise standerd wheels be fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2008 22,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,202 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 15,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,210 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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AY03 PXN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PXN, 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 AY03 PXN registered?

AY03 PXN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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