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BT03 LRJ

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,106 mi
Last recorded26,106 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 26,106 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 25,734 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 25,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 24,725 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 23,615 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 22,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 19,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,650 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,380 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 LRJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

BT03 LRJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is BT03 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 LRJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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