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BJ53 YSY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 110,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 109,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bot sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,148 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 101,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2017 97,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 93,632 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)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,049 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative but unable to see if connected

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket adrift but system is secure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 81,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

slight adverse wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,702 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 23,804 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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BJ53 YSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSY, 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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BJ53 YSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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