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AD03 ZWS

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,981 mi
Last recorded48,981 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,696 miles

MIL on

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 43,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,305 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,290 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,703 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 May 2010 30,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,504 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 26,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,114 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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AD03 ZWS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD03 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

AD03 ZWS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is AD03 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZWS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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