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BC03 CVZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,308 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,607 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 72,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,012 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Please note head light aim is on max heigth.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,030 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,571 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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BC03 CVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BC03 CVZ, 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 BC03 CVZ registered?

BC03 CVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is BC03 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 CVZ shows 13 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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