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BL52 YWM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,145 mi
Last recorded127,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,145 miles

slight play in inner arms

Pass 13 Feb 2016 120,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 110,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 104,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,179 miles

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

center and rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,555 miles

Advise engine lite illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,003 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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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.

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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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