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BG53 ZVY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 90,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on all brake hoses are corroding, I would advise replacement soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and some nearside side rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and nearside rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the tyre is blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters are fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing the casings on both rear shock absorbers are corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle is corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just passed, adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 25 Oct 2024 89,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Steering system excessively rough steering is rough on lock to lock, tight spot (2.1.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on all brake hoses are corroding, I would advise replacement soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and some nearside side rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and nearside rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the tyre is blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters are fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing the casings on both rear shock absorbers are corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle is corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just passed, adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,606 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 88,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,982 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak from pipe in offside engine bay ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough tight spot when turning lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak from pipe in offside engine bay ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough tight spot when turning lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,110 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,266 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,828 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,498 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)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,132 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,216 miles

Centre exhaust bracket insecure.

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 ZVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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