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AY03 ZTZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 134,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os front to rear twin pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sections corroded/pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ***outer sill corner corroded/holed*** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sections corroded/pin holed in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os partially pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear twin pipes exposed areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***underside front to rear twin pipes lightly corroded*** (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ***rear silencer to center pipe connection*** (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 127,206 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel ***pedal creeping under pressure***nsr brake hose union to brake caliper leaking[new brake caliper recently fitted to nsr!]*** (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ***control arm*** (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ***control arm*** (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ***control arm*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***underside front to rear twin pipes lightly corroded*** (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ***rear silencer to center pipe connection*** (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,360 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rear to front joint insecure (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

engine mil on

Fail 15 Jul 2016 118,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

engine mil on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 113,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,366 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 83,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,329 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 ZTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

AY03 ZTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ZTZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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