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BD53 PNK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 134,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 131,107 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills coated in underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2024 131,106 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 129,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 117,895 miles

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

Under body corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 117,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside rear axle beam locating bush slightly worn.

Slight movement felt in nearside top strut mounting.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 113,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 108,226 miles

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

ems light on.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 108,224 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on steel (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

ems light on.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 98,945 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,757 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,301 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,301 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,310 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,310 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,585 miles

Small ding in centre windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Small ding in centre windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,382 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,919 miles

advise wear to near side rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,597 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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BD53 PNK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BD53 PNK, 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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BD53 PNK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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