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BP53 FPL

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,530 mi
Last recorded150,530 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 145,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 136,834 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 136,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,548 miles

Front brake disc's corroding

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

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

Spare tyre defective sidewall holed ()

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

engine oil light on at start of test

slight play in both steering arm's

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,548 miles

Front brake disc's corroding

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective sidewall holed ()

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

engine oil light on at start of test

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,140 miles

engine management light is on

front brake discs are rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2015 113,226 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 113,226 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2014 110,785 miles

EML on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,399 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 108,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 104,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 65,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,104 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge(just on legal limit)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,685 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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BP53 FPL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP53 FPL, 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 BP53 FPL registered?

BP53 FPL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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