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BF53 CWO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,754 mi
Last recorded36,754 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,754 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 35,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,132 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,134 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust center bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,710 miles

Unable to access fuel cap.

Fail 31 May 2011 32,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Unable to access fuel cap.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,500 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 29,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,570 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 26,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,953 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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BF53 CWO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF53 CWO, 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 BF53 CWO registered?

BF53 CWO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 CWO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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