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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE2003 · 1.6L PETROL

AE53 NFN

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE is a PETROL vehicle with a 1595cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 120,758.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/01/2021

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 06/10/2021

Mileage: 120,758
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1595cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 24, 2026, 08:10 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (AE53 NFN) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2016 to July 2019, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY