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BN03 FJE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,097 mi
Last recorded169,097 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,097 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 159,459 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 159,459 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy

Pass 14 Jan 2016 141,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,791 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 131,717 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 120,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,546 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 60,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,338 miles

Front tyres worn in inner edges and slightly cracked in treads still ok

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,265 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN03 FJE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN03 FJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 FJE registered?

BN03 FJE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BN03 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FJE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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