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BT03 HUY

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,695 mi
Last recorded146,695 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 146,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,692 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 135,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,579 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 112,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,571 miles

Both rear shocker corroded and weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner steering track rod has play

bonnet strut weak

Fail 29 Oct 2018 99,571 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear shocker corroded and weak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner steering track rod has play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

bonnet strut weak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to inner edge will not repair ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 94,532 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda very high and unable to maintain constant fast idle rpm requirement (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to inner edge will not repair ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,859 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 85,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,531 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,745 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,524 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,523 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,129 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,129 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 36,273 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)

Pass 4 May 2007 27,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,076 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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BT03 HUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BT03 HUY, 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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BT03 HUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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