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AY53 YUA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,541 mi
Last recorded149,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 145,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 140,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 140,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 139,998 miles

Emissions not tested rear box detatched (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion appearing on outer sills

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,524 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 138,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 136,945 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 133,398 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 133,395 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns on when brakes are applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,663 miles

coil spring corroded both rears. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,469 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 123,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 106,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Dec 2013 102,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,723 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 76,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads 75% worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,971 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,969 miles

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

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

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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AY53 YUA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY53 YUA, 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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AY53 YUA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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