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AC03 CTV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,333 mi
Last recorded55,333 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,203 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,987 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,306 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENG MAN LIGHT ON---AIR BAG LIGHT ON---

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,629 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENG MAN LIGHT ON---AIR BAG LIGHT ON---

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,819 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,366 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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AC03 CTV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC03 CTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC03 CTV?

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What year was AC03 CTV registered?

AC03 CTV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AC03 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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