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B17 GLS

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,010 mi
Last recorded155,010 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,010 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 154,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 141,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 134,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,384 miles

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

slight movement at offside and nearside top strut mountings

Fail 2 Oct 2019 124,382 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight movement at offside and nearside top strut mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,611 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 103,611 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsf ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened osf drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,105 miles

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,105 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,635 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,496 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,446 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,348 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 55,348 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,423 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,423 miles

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

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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B17 GLS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B17 GLS, 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 B17 GLS registered?

B17 GLS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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