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BT52 OZM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,456 mi
Last recorded190,456 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 190,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 190,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 178,957 miles

All four shocks absorber weak

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2019 176,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 174,627 miles

Offside Front tyre minor damage to wall

Fail 14 Aug 2018 174,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam defuzed (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside lower wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 174,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 162,043 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 162,042 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 144,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,526 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE COATING DETERIORATING

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

STEERING NOISY AND ROUGH ON FULL LOCK

Fail 2 Jul 2012 116,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPE COATING DETERIORATING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ..........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

STEERING NOISY AND ROUGH ON FULL LOCK

Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,699 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 102,699 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,800 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,952 miles

Oil level low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 75,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil level low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,533 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,361 miles

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

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

advise slight compliance in front anti roll bar bushes

advise slight smear on front wipers

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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BT52 OZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT52 OZM, 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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BT52 OZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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