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BO52 CAP

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 CAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 86,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 86,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle and axle mounting points slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear N/s + o/s axle mounts slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 80,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear N/s + o/s axle mounts slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 77,593 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,035 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,035 miles

Direction indicator not working all 4 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,935 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,723 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 60,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,710 miles

air bag light

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,154 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,670 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,153 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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BO52 CAP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 BO52 CAP, 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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BO52 CAP is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is BO52 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO52 CAP 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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