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AD52 KRN

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,844 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,131 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 132,129 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,724 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,804 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack/split with age

Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 119,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,753 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,499 miles

Cracks in front tyre treads and nail in O/S/R .

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 108,499 miles

Cracks in front tyre treads and nail in O/S/R .

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,731 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 105,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 101,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,586 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 79,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,709 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,296 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,228 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,159 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,897 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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AD52 KRN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AD52 KRN, 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 AD52 KRN registered?

AD52 KRN is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AD52 KRN safe to buy?

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