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BP03 NRK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,272 mi
Last recorded125,272 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,272 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 125,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 114,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 98,895 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,627 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear TYRES BOTH PERISHED 205/55/16V

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,627 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Rear TYRES BOTH PERISHED 205/55/16V

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,991 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges and may split soon, advise replacement

Pass 4 May 2016 86,659 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 4 May 2016 86,659 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 5 May 2015 79,926 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lite illuminated-may indicate fault which is affecting test readings

headlights would benefit from realignment

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,922 miles

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

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 4 Apr 2013 53,091 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,639 miles

e.m.l. light on

o/s/r tyre has a flat spot on tread

Pass 31 May 2011 33,380 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,380 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,878 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 27,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 24,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,150 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 NRK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NRK, 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 BP03 NRK registered?

BP03 NRK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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