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BF03 XDM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,542 miles

Centre exhaust mounting is broken/corroded but the exhaust is still adequately supported!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 108,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,059 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,062 miles

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)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,062 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,724 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,151 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 60,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,019 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 XDM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF03 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

BF03 XDM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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