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BF03 NWR

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,054 mi
Last recorded115,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 115,054 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 115,054 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,702 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 88,699 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 88,699 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 83,717 miles

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

Plastic dipstick tube broken

fuel leak (fuel filter area)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,717 miles

fuel leak (fuel filter area)

Plastic dipstick tube broken

Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,568 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 75,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,381 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light staying on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,460 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 61,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,465 miles

engine light on

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,184 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,003 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,354 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 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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BF03 NWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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