MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in inner arms
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
engine management light on
oil leak
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
n/s & o/s front wipers slighly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center and rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
oil light on intermittent
traction control light on
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
oil light on intermittent
traction control light on
Advise engine lite illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BL52 YWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 BL52 YWM, 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 BL52 YWM registered?
BL52 YWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2003.
Is BL52 YWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL52 YWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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