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BF03 XHD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,068 mi
Last recorded131,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 131,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,222 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 127,122 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 118,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,062 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,706 miles

Central stop light not working

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

damage nearside outer sill, offside wing mirror

leak exhaust (joints)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central stop light not working

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

damage nearside outer sill, offside wing mirror

leak exhaust (joints)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,587 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,009 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 93,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,444 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,444 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,540 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,759 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

slight roughtness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,196 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 XHD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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