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A9 FYO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,040 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all road wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 116,404 miles

Nearside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 116,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing All wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear view mirror loose

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge 2055516

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 111,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge 2055516

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to open boot / oil light on dash / front number plate cracked / rear pads look low / both front suspension arms back bushs deteriorated / rear axle bushs deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,881 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to open boot / oil light on dash / front number plate cracked / rear pads look low / both front suspension arms back bushs deteriorated / rear axle bushs deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,215 miles

Amber oil light illuminated, oil level on max level

Major irregular tread wear to o/s/r tyre (2mm at lowest point)

Middle exhaust mounting missing, but system still fully supported

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Amber oil light illuminated, oil level on max level

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

Major irregular tread wear to o/s/r tyre (2mm at lowest point)

Middle exhaust mounting missing, but system still fully supported

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,024 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,092 miles

Both front / rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Warning light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front / rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Warning light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,812 miles

Brake discs corroding slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,307 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A9 FYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 FYO, 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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A9 FYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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