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BD03 MKP

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,091 mi
Last recorded140,091 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 135,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,017 miles

Brake pedal soft

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 120,000 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,930 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 91,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken but supported

offside front wheel binding slightly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken but supported

offside front wheel binding slightly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,204 miles

ADVISE 2X FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

ADVISE MAX AMOUNT OF PLAY ALLOWED IN BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK TRACK RODS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,118 miles

ADVISE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES DETERIATED WITH MAX COMPLIANCE (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,574 miles

ADVISE N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC FACE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,450 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise slight play in both front steering rack track rods

advise slight smear on front wipers

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 MKP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

BD03 MKP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 MKP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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