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BK53 ZPE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,371 mi
Last recorded96,371 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various suspension components are corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 96,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 92,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,016 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,497 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 87,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,245 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 86,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,387 miles

general condition of under body is corroded/corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general condition of under body is corroded/corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,921 miles

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,233 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have cracking within there tread

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,816 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking due to age

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,706 miles

under trays fitted and engine covers partial check only

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,705 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted and engine covers partial check only

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted partial check only

under trays fitted partial check only

Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted partial check only

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,150 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,237 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,362 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 68,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,867 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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BK53 ZPE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 ZPE, 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 BK53 ZPE registered?

BK53 ZPE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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