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BE03 WED

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 WED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 102,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,010 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,017 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,274 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 40,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,453 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,724 miles

some wear / corrosion to rear brake discs

some wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,590 miles

air bag light illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,582 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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BE03 WED is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BE03 WED, 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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BE03 WED is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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