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AD52 RTZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

210,333 mi
Last recorded210,333 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 210,333 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 210,333 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 198,973 miles

hole in both sills at front

Pass 26 Nov 2020 186,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both sides inner sills holed corroded not in P/A

Under body corrosion all under areas

Fail 25 Nov 2020 186,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both sides inner sills holed corroded not in P/A

Under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 13 Nov 2019 181,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, both rears, and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front outer sills corroded and holed, not in a prescribed area

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 181,080 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, both rears, and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front outer sills corroded and holed, not in a prescribed area

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 175,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts, both rears and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 175,184 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts, both rears and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 170,494 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 170,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 165,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

E.m.l illuminated

engine mis-fire

Pass 21 Nov 2015 162,634 miles

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp is on

Fail 21 Nov 2015 162,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 158,742 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 158,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 144,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management fault light on

Fail 19 Nov 2013 144,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management fault light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 126,173 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,739 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 84,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,581 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,737 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 31,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 RTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RTZ, 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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AD52 RTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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