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BT03 HVZ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,660 mi
Last recorded133,660 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,436 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 132,436 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,850 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 131,850 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,653 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 125,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working All lamps (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,582 miles

Track control light is on. This is a fail but cannot find on system

Fail 10 Sep 2015 121,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Track control light is on. This is a fail but cannot find on system

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,566 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 78,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,646 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 HVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT03 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

BT03 HVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is BT03 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 HVZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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