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B33 TLE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,338 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,434 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,868 miles

Nearside sill corroded.

Offside rear sill corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer sills corroded.

Slight play in nearside front suspension strut top mount.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,558 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

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

Nearside front outer CV boot deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,846 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,326 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Middle section of exhaust deteriorated.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear brake pipes corroding under paint.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 79,326 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Middle section of exhaust deteriorated.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear brake pipes corroding under paint.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,188 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack between tread.

Brake pipes going into and out from rear flexy hoses starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,790 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 67,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,662 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,791 miles

un able see inner rear pads

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 42,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 21,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,547 miles

Engine undershield is broken and hanging down.

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 14,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine under shield is broken and hanging down.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm.

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

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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B33 TLE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 B33 TLE, 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 B33 TLE registered?

B33 TLE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for B33 TLE 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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