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2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,574 mi
Last recorded96,574 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 URL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 85,719 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,434 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,178 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 71,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,588 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 64,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn

heat shield on cat loose

nsf tyre perishing on side wall and cracking in tread pattern

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

track rod end dust covers perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,050 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front disc inner faces slightly corroded

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Rear pads becoming low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,781 miles

minor oil leak

rear wishbone bushs starting to perish

soft brake pedal

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,280 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 616,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noth rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2014 616,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noth rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,151 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 URL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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