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BF03 XKS

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,866 mi
Last recorded113,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 113,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 108,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,755 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 101,750 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,467 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 95,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,727 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,726 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,534 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 60,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XKS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

BF03 XKS is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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