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BF03 NBK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,850 mi
Last recorded97,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber gator damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,903 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

belly plate broken

cannot clearly see all brake pads

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

oil mist rear of car

sill trims obscuring full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

belly plate broken

cannot clearly see all brake pads

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

oil mist rear of car

sill trims obscuring full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,314 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,384 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,287 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,287 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,391 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,652 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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BF03 NBK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF03 NBK, 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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BF03 NBK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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