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BL03 YWB

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 87,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 87,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,484 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 65,362 miles

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

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

off side rear damage on side sill

Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,362 miles

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

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

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

off side rear damage on side sill

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,560 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,075 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,165 miles

airbag light stays on.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,946 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,665 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 2,523 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 YWB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

BL03 YWB is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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