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BT03 MUU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 MUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 136,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,780 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,777 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle wont idle (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 126,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,305 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,928 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,305 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

IDLE ERRATIC AT 3OOORPM==ENG MAN LIGHT ON==REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODED==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==ROLL BAR STARTING TO CORRODE==EXH C.BOX BRKT BROKEN==BR PEDAL SLIGHTLY SPONGY

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,342 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 MUU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

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

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