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BD03 GHX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,776 mi
Last recorded67,776 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,981 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 66,981 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2024 64,776 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

brake pedal spongey

front brake pads wearing uneaven

Fail 7 May 2024 64,775 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

brake pedal spongey

front brake pads wearing uneaven

Pass 11 May 2023 62,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 61,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres are 12 years old

Pass 11 May 2021 60,503 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2020 59,686 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper lever for handbrake sticking slightly

both front shock absorber dust covers perished

Pass 15 May 2019 57,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 54,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft heavily corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,933 miles

Service light on

Pass 14 May 2016 49,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 48,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 44,847 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2013 41,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 38,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 28,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 24,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2007 20,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2006 14,664 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 GHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BD03 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

BD03 GHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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