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BN53 YTH

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,059 mi
Last recorded76,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 76,059 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 69,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 69,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 61,850 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 56,313 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 56,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 43,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 41,028 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied position light not working. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,873 miles

Rear revearse light not working.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 38,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working on door mirror housing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear revearse light not working.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Outer fog lamp lens missing but no sharp edge,s

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,513 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage too nearside front door and lower sill

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f fog lamp lens missing

passenger side sill damage

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 31,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 19,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,946 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 YTH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

BN53 YTH is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 YTH shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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