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AD52 RUU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,833 mi
Last recorded88,833 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 88,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,944 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 70,990 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,186 miles

front tyres worn wishbone bushes worn rear inner sills corroded brake pedal spongy

Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,181 miles

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

front tyres worn wishbone bushes worn rear inner sills corroded brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,463 miles

centre exhuast mount broken

rear pads wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,829 miles

engine management light on?

oil leak off g/box.

centre exhaust mounting broken and rattling.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken and rattling.

engine management light on?

oil leak off g/box.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,849 miles

epc light on??

front number plate damaged.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc light on??

front number plate damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,469 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on,front number plate damaged.

front and rear b/discs worn and lipped,.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,697 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,194 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged,n/s rear tyre perishing on outer wall.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,327 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 RUU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

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