MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill dented (6.1.B.2)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill dented (6.1.B.2)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/front tyre tread 2mm
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/front tyre tread 2mm
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre wearing on edges
damage to both outer sills
power steering resovoir insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
damage to both outer sills
power steering resovoir insecure
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
n/s/f headlight absorbing water
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD03 XFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?
BD03 XFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2003.
Is BD03 XFK safe to buy?
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