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AD52 RUO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,575 mi
Last recorded95,575 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,575 miles

Damage to O/S/F door

Front discs in poor condition

O/S/R tyre cracked and split inbetween tread

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S headlamp lens deteriorated - weak beam image noted.

O/S parking brake less effecient than n/s.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S headlamp lens deteriorated - weak beam image noted.

O/S parking brake less effecient than n/s.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,592 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low

nail in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,377 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

o/s rear tyre heavily perished sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 453,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,237 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,941 miles

Both front tyres are on limit

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 RUO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

AD52 RUO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is AD52 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 RUO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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