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BM03 BCM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,439 mi
Last recorded110,439 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 BCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 98,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,658 miles

front discs corroded

outer sills dented

Fail 6 Aug 2021 91,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

outer sills dented

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

both outer sills damaged

corrosion to offside rear outer sills

foot brake has long travel

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both door sills damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both door sills damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,412 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to rear outer sills

front number plate deteriorated

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorated

offside outer sill damaged

oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside damage to outer sill

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,799 miles

Engine management light on

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,799 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,105 miles

Offside front engine under tray loose

Sliht wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,841 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to offside rear outer sill and damage to nearside front outer sill

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake stiff to turn by hand close to excessive

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,692 miles

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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to offside rear outer sill and damage to nearside front outer sill

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake stiff to turn by hand close to excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,361 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,717 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,883 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,744 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,738 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,745 miles

offside rear tyre on the legal limit and worn badly on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,994 miles

o/s/r tyre deformed and close to limit †

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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BM03 BCM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BM03 BCM, 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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BM03 BCM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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