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BD03 JJX

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 119,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 118,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 117,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 99,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 99,533 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has temp. repair (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has temp. repair (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,509 miles

Advise front exhaust mount not fitted correct

Advise rear brakes slightly binding

Advise slight play in antiroll bar bushes

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

brake pipes corroded all around

near side rear spring rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2016 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise front exhaust mount not fitted correct

Advise slight play in antiroll bar bushes

brake pipes corroded all around

near side rear spring rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,455 miles

wipers poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,848 miles

OSF NSF NSR tyres low on insides

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,848 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

OSF NSF NSR tyres low on insides

Pass 3 May 2013 71,192 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,558 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 JJX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

BD03 JJX is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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