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A13 VRA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,230 mi
Last recorded105,230 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,230 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 105,221 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,320 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL / SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,315 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,501 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 66,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack and running out of shape

Pass 19 May 2016 63,923 miles

ADVISE CHECK TURBO FOR OIL LEAKAGE INTO INDUCTION SYSTEM

OIL LEAKIN FROM INTERCOOLERS PIPE POSSIBLE TURBO SEAL

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

Fail 16 May 2016 63,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE CHECK TURBO FOR OIL LEAKAGE INTO INDUCTION SYSTEM

OIL LEAKIN FROM INTERCOOLERS PIPE POSSIBLE TURBO SEAL

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

Pass 14 May 2015 60,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,544 miles

advise front brake disc inner faces corroded

advise oil leaks

Fail 14 Feb 2013 53,544 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)

advise battery going flat

advise front brake disc inner faces corroded

advise oil leaks

advise top intercooler pipe insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2011 46,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,173 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,058 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,266 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,464 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,587 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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A13 VRA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A13 VRA, 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 A13 VRA registered?

A13 VRA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is A13 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VRA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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