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B1 FJL

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,083 mi
Last recorded31,083 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 FJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 31,083 miles

Front top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended

Pass 9 Dec 2024 30,985 miles

Front top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended

Pass 11 Dec 2023 30,569 miles

top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended

Fail 8 Dec 2023 30,567 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended

Pass 2 Dec 2022 30,263 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 30,261 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall long deep split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 29,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 29,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 28,460 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe split and leaking (1.1.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust under tray insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2019 26,258 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 25,194 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable not returning fully to it stop on caliper

Pass 11 Dec 2017 23,693 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,583 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 20,582 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,814 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 18,794 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,020 miles

lhf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,241 miles

front discs pitted n/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,265 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,636 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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B1 FJL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B1 FJL, 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 B1 FJL registered?

B1 FJL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is B1 FJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 FJL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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