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AC03 LHW

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,224 miles

Both outer body sills corroded at ends not part of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 120,224 miles

Both outer body sills corroded at ends not part of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,240 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body sill corrodid

Fail 20 Jan 2020 119,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body sill corrodid

Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged behind offside sun visor (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,063 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,458 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,794 miles

all brake discs poor surface condition.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,662 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp has condensation

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,573 miles

interior rear view mirror is insecure in it's base housing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,447 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 36,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LHW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHW, 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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AC03 LHW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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