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AD52 PTY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,549 mi
Last recorded141,549 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 141,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,736 miles

n/s wiper blade split but clearing screen.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 127,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split but clearing screen.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,094 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2011 89,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,654 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 88,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,120 miles

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 17 Jan 2009 64,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,226 miles

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

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

THE ENGINE UNDERTRAY IS LOOSE ALL FOUR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

Fail 19 Jan 2008 53,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

THE ENGINE UNDERTRAY IS LOOSE ALL FOUR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,406 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 29,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AD52 PTY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

AD52 PTY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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