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BJ52 EHL

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,058 miles

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

Offside Rear axel bush starting to come a part

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

fuel filter in scure

window screen cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2020 130,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear axel bush starting to come a part

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

aux belt in pour condition

fuel filter in scure

window screen cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 122,670 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front D bush worn

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

osf indicator discoloured

rear reg plate delaminated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2017 102,295 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear reg plate delaminated

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear reg plate delaminated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,272 miles

o/s/f inner track rods has slight play.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner track rods has slight play.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,192 miles

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)

engine light on.

slight play in o/s steering arm.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

engine light on.

slight play in o/s steering arm.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,641 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,925 miles

Both front wheel trims missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 71,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wheel trims missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 63,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 56,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre stop light not working at all

superficial damage to both outer sills

Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,055 miles

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

centre stop light not working at all

superficial damage to both outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,445 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,918 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,918 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,340 miles

bodyworks has scratches

Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,971 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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BJ52 EHL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ52 EHL, 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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BJ52 EHL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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