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BP53 HLO

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside damage to outer sill

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 132,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside damage to outer sill

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,207 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 123,972 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,420 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front rear end of front under tray insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight lever on caliper not returning fully to stop, and reading slightly lower than o/s (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer dropped out of rubber (put back at time of test) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front rear end of front under tray insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight lever on caliper not returning fully to stop, and reading slightly lower than o/s (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer dropped out of rubber (put back at time of test) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,313 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering angle light on (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't go forward and back (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,117 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,940 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,617 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,207 miles

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

Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f wiper blade worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,540 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 HLO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HLO, 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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BP53 HLO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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