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BL03 WWY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,929 miles

Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,383 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 75,376 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,839 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,994 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,673 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,223 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,223 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,338 miles

Wipers starting to split

N/S Headlamp has condensation

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,777 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 45,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,125 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 15,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside front bumper and offside rear sill/arch

oil added

Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,509 miles

damage to nearside front bumper and offside rear sill/arch

oil added

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,919 miles

dent in offside rear sill

nearside front wing and bumper scufed

rear bumper marked

service light on on dash

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 WWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

BL03 WWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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