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BF03 XDS

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,703 mi
Last recorded134,703 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 134,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,962 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 126,959 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 118,838 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 117,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 107,092 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 101,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 94,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,639 miles

engine management light on,front b/discs worn and scored,front number plate damaged,o/s front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 87,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on,front b/discs worn and scored,front number plate damaged,o/s front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,610 miles

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

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)

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

both n/s alloy wheels damaged,n/s outer lower sill damaged,n/s front bumper damaged.front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

both n/s alloy wheels damaged,n/s outer lower sill damaged,n/s front bumper damaged.front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,923 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

oil filler cap loose[tightend] n/s front wheel trim missing,n/s lower outer sill damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,633 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 XDS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

BF03 XDS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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