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BG53 CZF

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2020 106,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,920 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,647 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt Anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 80,023 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,162 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 34,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,839 miles

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

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,296 miles

Air bag warning light on, indicating a possible fault.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,735 miles

air bag light illuminated on dash

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,922 miles

Air bag warning light staying on , indicating a possible fault.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,435 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,062 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,281 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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BG53 CZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG53 CZF, 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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BG53 CZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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