MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Plastic dipstick tube broken
fuel leak (fuel filter area)
fuel leak (fuel filter area)
Plastic dipstick tube broken
Both front headlamps obscured (plastic covers )but by less than 50%
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
dip stick broken
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
engine management light staying on
engine management light staying on
engine light on
front tyres wearing inner edge
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BF03 NWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 NWR, 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 BF03 NWR registered?
BF03 NWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is BF03 NWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF03 NWR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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