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BG03 SXL

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 100,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,787 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working trailer plug (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,935 miles

check engine light on

nearside front wheel slight distortion inner rim edge

offside rear rear worn on edge

offside rear tyre slight deflated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

check engine light on

nearside front wheel slight distortion inner rim edge

offside rear rear worn on edge

offside rear tyre slight deflated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,128 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mangement light remains on

nearside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

Fail 29 Aug 2015 91,128 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)

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

engine mangement light remains on

nearside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,716 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air filter housing insecure

engine management light remains on.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,176 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air filter housing insecure

engine management light remains on.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,672 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,648 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 70,976 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 60,285 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

middle exhaust bracket broke but system still fully supported

off side mirror surround damaged

screw in near side rear tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,285 miles

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)

middle exhaust bracket broke but system still fully supported

off side mirror surround damaged

screw in near side rear tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,518 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,462 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,273 miles

front tyres worn on edges † †front pads & discs need replacing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,823 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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BG03 SXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG03 SXL, 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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BG03 SXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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