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BN03 SEY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 SEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 143,779 miles

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 143,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 140,448 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 139,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,463 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 136,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,097 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,479 miles

Exhaust system - centre bracket broken and rattles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 119,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system - centre bracket broken and rattles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet strut does not support bonnet in the open position

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,042 miles

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,434 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,544 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,240 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 53,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,977 miles

Oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,977 miles

Offside front indicator lamp is cracked.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,175 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,563 miles

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 SEY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SEY, 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 BN03 SEY registered?

BN03 SEY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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