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BP03 YDV

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,236 mi
Last recorded115,236 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,236 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nsr tyre 3mm

rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 115,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

nail in nsr tyre

nsr tyre 3mm

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,456 miles

rear springs corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,183 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light staying on

Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light staying on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner/ outer slight seapage (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,751 miles

engine manegement light on both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on edges n/s c/v boot slight seapage

Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine manegement light on both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on edges n/s c/v boot slight seapage

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,775 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,775 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice air bag light on

advise engine man light on

advise service light on

Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice air bag light on

advise engine man light on

advise service light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,851 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

offside brake lever not returning to stop

Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,982 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

offside brake lever not returning to stop

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,982 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 29,982 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,384 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,136 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 YDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BP03 YDV, 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 YDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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