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AD52 UUK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 109,471 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,126 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 100,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,962 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2017 91,897 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,354 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine management light was on, fault codes cleared

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 86,354 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light was on, fault codes cleared

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,797 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken but system still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 80,750 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken but system still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,354 miles

Both front and N/S rear tyres perished and cracking

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

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

N/S front tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both front and N/S rear tyres perished and cracking

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

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

N/S front tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,765 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,814 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,339 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 44,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,305 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 UUK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

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

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