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BK03 JDU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 JDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 148,703 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 148,703 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,973 miles

Offside Front Lower excessive play in tie rod not felt at steering wheel

Rear rear exhaust bracket snapped still supported

Fail 13 Jan 2017 145,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower excessive play in tie rod not felt at steering wheel

Rear rear exhaust bracket snapped still supported

Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,822 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

play in offside front tie rod

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

play in offside front tie rod

Pass 27 Sep 2014 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake pad worn low

Fail 10 Oct 2013 116,278 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake pad worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,830 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,430 miles

nearside front indicator slightly white

nearside wing mirror casing loose

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,430 miles

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

nearside front indicator slightly white

nearside wing mirror casing loose

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,472 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2009 57,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,020 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,020 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,774 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,607 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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BK03 JDU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BK03 JDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 JDU registered?

BK03 JDU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 JDU shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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