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BL52 YNY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,696 mi
Last recorded155,696 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak not excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,431 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner cover with under sealant

back box bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,591 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back box bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,591 miles

back box bracket broken

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,953 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine undercover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,940 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not tested.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure lens (1.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not tested.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp lens loose and insicure

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside headlamp lens loose and insicure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,147 miles

brake pad warning light on.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,496 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,496 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,008 miles

Advise O/S/F door lower hinge broken, recommend replacement ASAP

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,005 miles

ADVISE SLIGGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTOROLL BAR BUSHES (MAY GET WORSE)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,005 miles

ADVISE SLIGGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTOROLL BAR BUSHES (MAY GET WORSE)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,992 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE 3MM

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,992 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE 3MM

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,116 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT COMPLIANCE IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,116 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT COMPLIANCE IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,199 miles

ADVISE MAX AMOUNT OF COMPLIANCE ALLOWED IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,543 miles

advise slight compliance in front antiroll bar bushes

advise slight smear on front wipers

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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BL52 YNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL52 YNY, 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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BL52 YNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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