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BL53 UTO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,105 mi
Last recorded69,105 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,105 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 69,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside rear number plate lamp,lens missing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,757 miles

O/S number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,659 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 40,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,164 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,108 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,982 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 17,779 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UTO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTO, 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 BL53 UTO registered?

BL53 UTO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BL53 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 UTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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