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AD03 AHU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,021 mi
Last recorded84,021 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush center bonding has failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill is corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,251 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 82,251 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,984 miles

tyres cracking throughout tread

Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,984 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak from center clamp (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

tyres cracking throughout tread

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,751 miles

Central Front exhaust brackets corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 74,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,766 miles

Front indicators starting to show white light

Front wipers poor

both steering rack track rod end dust covers deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various small cuts along tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,984 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,941 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,914 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,052 miles

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

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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AD03 AHU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 AHU, 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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What year was AD03 AHU registered?

AD03 AHU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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