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LE03 OJX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,461 mi
Last recorded25,461 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,796 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 17,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,178 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,835 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 7,971 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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LE03 OJX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LE03 OJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE03 OJX registered?

LE03 OJX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LE03 OJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 OJX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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