MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute lamp works intermittent (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
center mirror loose
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in offside front tyre
center mirror loose
n/s outer sill damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s outer sill damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 UTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?
BL53 UTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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