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AD52 UOR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 136,432 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on all pads ok

exhaust box center damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre in side of tread 205/55/16

Pass 26 May 2015 136,432 miles

brake pad warning lamp on all pads ok

exhaust box center damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre in side of tread 205/55/16

Pass 23 May 2014 130,335 miles

brake pad warning lamp on //all pads like new

Fail 23 May 2014 130,335 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

EPC LAMP ON

Pass 14 May 2013 122,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 122,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 118,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 118,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 110,920 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 May 2011 110,914 miles

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)

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

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but not affecting stability of exhaust system

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

front number plate cracked

slight condensation in o/s/r light unit

there are various small chips in the front windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,657 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 86,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front inner anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Near side front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

Near side outer sill panel cracked

Near side rear tyre 2.5mm, cut in tread and worn unevenly

Near side wiper blade split on end and smearing screen

Off side front tyre 2.5mm and bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Various small chips in windscreen

centre exhaust bracket broken

off side rear tyre worn unevenly, low on tread on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,955 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation in rear light cluster

engine management light on

minor chips on front windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2008 69,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation in rear light cluster

engine management light on

minor chips on front windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,194 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.....ADVISE REPLACE..SOON.ADVISE O/S/REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING...

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,438 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 35,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,345 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 UOR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UOR, 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 UOR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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