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BL53 TZY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,299 mi
Last recorded102,299 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,773 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 100,773 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 100,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 92,247 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 92,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,167 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,161 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,183 miles

EML on

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,952 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,743 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 62,400 miles

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

front both sides discs got lip onit

offf side rear tyre start to perishing, reccommend change soon

Fail 3 May 2013 62,400 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front both sides discs got lip onit

offf side rear tyre start to perishing, reccommend change soon

Pass 9 May 2012 56,539 miles

passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 54,036 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,914 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,908 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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BL53 TZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL53 TZY, 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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BL53 TZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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