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AY03 TDV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,481 mi
Last recorded61,481 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 TDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2016 37,296 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 37,080 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2015 37,080 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2014 33,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,519 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,609 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)

airbag light is on

surface cracks across the surface of the offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

airbag light is on

surface cracks across the surface of the offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,909 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,132 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 14,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking up

Fail 30 Jul 2009 11,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 7,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,243 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 TDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc 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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

AY03 TDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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