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A1 YOH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,270 mi
Last recorded39,270 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,270 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 39,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 25,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,878 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 24,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 15,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,709 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 14,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,411 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 11,411 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 9,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A1 YOH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol 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 A1 YOH, 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 A1 YOH registered?

A1 YOH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is A1 YOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 YOH 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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