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A4 WXR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,085 mi
Last recorded172,085 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 172,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 158,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 158,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,963 miles

o/s mirror damaged

tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,390 miles

Both front discs worn

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 101,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front discs worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,191 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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A4 WXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A4 WXR, 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 A4 WXR registered?

A4 WXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is A4 WXR safe to buy?

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