MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,996 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
check engine light on
nearside front wheel slight distortion inner rim edge
offside rear rear worn on edge
offside rear tyre slight deflated
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
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
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
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.
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.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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)
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
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
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)
front tyres worn on edges † †front pads & discs need replacing
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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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