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BD03 BEA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

111,865 mi
Last recorded111,865 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 111,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,528 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 102,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 102,463 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,449 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,156 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,013 miles

Front Brake pads worn low

Fail 29 Jun 2017 82,013 miles

Front Brake pads worn low

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,278 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,897 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,098 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,022 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,440 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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BD03 BEA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BD03 BEA, 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 BD03 BEA registered?

BD03 BEA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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