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BF53 DWW

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,114 miles

Dipstick tube broken

Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Breather pipe adrift

Cambelt cover missing

Dipstick tube broken

Engine management light on

Engine running uneven(missfire)

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Vehicle excessively smoking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,725 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,719 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,499 miles

ENGINE MAGEMENT LIGHT ON* ALSO OFFSIDE INNER REAR PARKING BRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER NOT RETURNING FULLY*

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,130 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTY RESTRICTED ALSO FRONT BRAKES APPLICATION AND RELEASE SLIGHTY UNEVEN***

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,687 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,123 miles

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

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 DWW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BF53 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

BF53 DWW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2003.

Is BF53 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 DWW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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