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BT03 JUJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,859 mi
Last recorded198,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 JUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 198,859 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 198,852 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 189,519 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 189,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 189,378 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 174,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 156,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,245 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 129,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,753 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 118,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2015 111,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,692 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,294 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,874 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 JUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JUJ, 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 JUJ registered?

BT03 JUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 JUJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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