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BK03 WTV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,573 mi
Last recorded119,573 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,573 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT/REAR (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

engine light on

Fail 8 Jan 2016 108,729 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,358 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,349 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,128 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,882 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,757 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 330,136 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 33,013 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,916 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 16,916 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 WTV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

BK03 WTV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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