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BT03 HVK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,750 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 78,386 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 78,362 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear footbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 73,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,266 miles

front brake imbalance 34%

front indicators discoloured

n.s. front to rear brake pipe corroded

o.s outer sill corroded

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

front brake imbalance 34%

front indicators discoloured

n.s. front to rear brake pipe corroded

o.s outer sill corroded

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,873 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,135 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine light on

offside front sidelight comes on faintly with brake lights

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2016 65,135 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine light on

offside front sidelight comes on faintly with brake lights

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,101 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 56,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,097 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,262 miles

Airbag lamp stays on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2007 17,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,507 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 HVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HVK, 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 BT03 HVK registered?

BT03 HVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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