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AA03 BUG

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 109,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal travel feels slightly long

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

foot brake travel slightly long

nsr tyre heavy uneven wear on inner edge

slight movement in nsf strut top mounting

slight movement in osf strut top mounting

Fail 27 Feb 2020 107,683 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

foot brake travel slightly long

nsr tyre heavy uneven wear on inner edge

slight movement in nsf strut top mounting

slight movement in osf strut top mounting

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

SRS warning lamp not illuminating when ignition switched on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,810 miles

SRS warning lamp not illuminating when ignition switched on

centre exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust is secure

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,810 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SRS warning lamp not illuminating when ignition switched on

centre exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust is secure

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,047 miles

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

Nearside Front cuts in sidewall (not deep enough to see cords)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

SRS warning lamp not illuminating

Fail 10 Oct 2015 92,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits unable to stabilise engine revs engine running erratic (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front cuts in sidewall (not deep enough to see cords)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

SRS warning lamp not illuminating

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 70,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,746 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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AA03 BUG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA03 BUG, 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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AA03 BUG is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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