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BN53 POU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 POU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 54,762 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

boot doesn't close fully

engine misfiring

Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,105 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 54,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,493 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,493 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,391 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 40,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r 16 91 v contnental (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 r 16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,610 miles

o/s/f front and n/s/f consol bushes starting to crack, no excessive play at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,609 miles

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

EML on dash

o/s/f front and n/s/f consol bushes starting to crack, no excessive play at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

nearside front tyre worn on sidewall

offside front door check strap snapped

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

nearside front tyre worn on sidewall

offside front door check strap snapped

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,003 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,685 miles

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

Surface cracks in base of tread around circumference of both rear tyres

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,303 miles

N/S SILL BADLY DAMAGED

N/S/R tyre treads lightly cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS

Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,303 miles

N/S SILL BADLY DAMAGED

N/S/R tyre treads lightly cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS

Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated but legible

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,048 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated but legible

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,460 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smear

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres showing signs of tread cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,460 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smear

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres showing signs of tread cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 24,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,166 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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BN53 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BN53 POU, 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 BN53 POU registered?

BN53 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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