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BK03 UHH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside number plate lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp has temporary repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside number plate lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp has temporary repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,287 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

front bumper has damage

nearside number plate light lens damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,148 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn LOW inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 88,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn LOW inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 82,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,260 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,411 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

Pass 24 May 2013 62,897 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 62,878 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,946 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,946 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,013 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,399 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 2 Apr 2007 15,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,343 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 UHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UHH, 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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BK03 UHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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