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AY53 YUC

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,680 mi
Last recorded129,680 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Oct 2018 129,583 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front sections of inner sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

Coolant level low

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin poor

Heat shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear lights covered but not severely affecting output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,005 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play onns steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2017 122,005 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 115,533 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,390 miles

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

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

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

slight lay in n/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,390 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

slight lay in n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,890 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

osf wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,378 miles

2 child seats fitted preventing a full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,774 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,000 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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AY53 YUC is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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