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BL03 SZJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 SZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,931 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 5 Nov 2015 85,634 miles

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

hand brake effort just reached 16%. advise further inspection.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 85,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 796,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,549 miles

drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,169 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 24,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 24,354 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 24,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,538 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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BL03 SZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL03 SZJ, 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 BL03 SZJ registered?

BL03 SZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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