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BP03 LCK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,426 mi
Last recorded72,426 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,426 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 72,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,354 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,354 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 54,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 47,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 47,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 46,262 miles

Centre exhaust mount broke.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 45,327 miles

Both front break disc lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 May 2011 44,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 44,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 42,811 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,924 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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BP03 LCK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BP03 LCK, 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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BP03 LCK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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