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BD03 XFK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,243 mi
Last recorded165,243 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 165,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 165,243 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 158,329 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 158,329 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 146,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,994 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 137,994 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 132,161 miles

o/s/front tyre tread 2mm

Fail 19 Apr 2017 132,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 116,459 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,801 miles

damage to both outer sills

power steering resovoir insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

damage to both outer sills

power steering resovoir insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f headlight absorbing water

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,911 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 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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BD03 XFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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