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BJ53 YTM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,037 miles

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

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

outer rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,716 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,188 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 86,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,611 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,434 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,434 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YTM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 YTM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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