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AAX 823A

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,087 mi
Last recorded132,087 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAX 823A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 132,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,190 miles

sills rusty ns&os rear

Fail 25 Jul 2021 126,175 miles

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

Headlights foggy

sills rusty ns&os rear

Pass 8 Jul 2020 120,340 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,272 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 111,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 105,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,000 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,299 miles

Center exhaust mounting deteriorated but still adequately supporting the exhaust

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,959 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Centre exhaust support mount adrift

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front brake discs pitted

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Centre exhaust support mount adrift

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,622 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,830 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,657 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,719 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,284 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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AAX 823A is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc 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 AAX 823A, 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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AAX 823A is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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