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AD52 UHZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,530 mi
Last recorded174,530 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 174,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 174,530 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak from radeator area (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 169,445 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 163,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 157,540 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 157,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 149,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyre`s deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 142,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 131,830 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 127,455 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 127,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 73,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,845 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 UHZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 UHZ registered?

AD52 UHZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is AD52 UHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UHZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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