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BL52 YXA

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,762 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 88,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,701 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 76,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,925 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 72,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,577 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,253 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 YXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

BL52 YXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BL52 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 YXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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