MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner tyre have minor cracks
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner tyre have minor cracks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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BJ53 UOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BJ53 UOW, 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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What year was BJ53 UOW registered?
BJ53 UOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BJ53 UOW safe to buy?
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