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BN03 RZT

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,952 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2019 130,993 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,393 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 122,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,488 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 114,941 miles

engine light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion/surface rust just before rear brake hose

Fail 8 Jan 2016 114,941 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion/surface rust just before rear brake hose

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust bracket broken but system secure

o/s/r outer brake pad very worn but unable to measure so strong advise

play in front roll bar rubber bushes, also bonded bushes broken.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 109,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust bracket broken but system secure

o/s/r outer brake pad very worn but unable to measure so strong advise

play in front roll bar rubber bushes, also bonded bushes broken.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,968 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,886 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 65,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,359 miles

Nearside outer sill is damaged.

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 RZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN03 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

BN03 RZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 RZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RZT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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