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BL03 WWH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,687 mi
Last recorded102,687 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 102,687 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 May 2017 102,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 96,676 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,578 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,666 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 11 Jan 2011 68,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,009 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 37,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,762 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 WWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL03 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

BL03 WWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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