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AD52 PHX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 139,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 137,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 129,333 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlights misted

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,436 miles

EML ON

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,609 miles

EML light displayed

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,609 miles

EML light displayed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,012 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 59,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,073 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield rattles advise

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 41,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,498 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 25,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 PHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD52 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

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

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