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BP03 NTF

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,412 mi
Last recorded83,412 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,438 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,007 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,694 miles

advise rear tyre replacement due to age related cracks in sidewalls

Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyre replacement due to age related cracks in sidewalls

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,458 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,458 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,094 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 37,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 10,327 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 NTF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP03 NTF registered?

BP03 NTF is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is BP03 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 NTF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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