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BN03 UDD

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,827 mi
Last recorded29,827 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,827 miles

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

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

Underbody surface and suspension rust

Fail 20 May 2024 29,824 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface and suspension rust

Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,797 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 29,797 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,756 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded under vehicle

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres starting to crack from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,711 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,084 miles

spare wheel fitted to offside front.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 26,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

spare wheel fitted to offside front.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 20,148 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 20,148 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,469 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,081 miles

O/S rear brake slightly binding.

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 UDD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc 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 UDD, 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 UDD registered?

BN03 UDD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is BN03 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UDD 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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