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160D808

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,804 mi
Last recorded45,804 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D808
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,804 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,240 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,601 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 27,601 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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160D808 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 160D808, 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 160D808 registered?

160D808 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is 160D808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D808 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 160D808 have outstanding finance?

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