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BK03 NDZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 88,180 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,943 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,571 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 62,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 62,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 57,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 42,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,396 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,913 miles

All tyres slightly cracked in treads still ok

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,007 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 NDZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK03 NDZ, 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 BK03 NDZ registered?

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

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