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BC03 KCE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

137,276 mi
Last recorded137,276 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 KCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,276 miles

Coolant leak Front of the engine ()

Fail 17 Nov 2025 137,274 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak Front of the engine ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 132,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 132,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,513 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 126,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 121,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 116,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,715 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 98,411 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,864 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,882 miles

3rd brake light inop

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 82,882 miles

3rd brake light inop

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 76,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 76,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,315 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,778 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,934 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2008 34,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,445 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 KCE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

BC03 KCE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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