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BT52 UKK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,535 mi
Last recorded137,535 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,535 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 137,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front to centre clamp deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

EML is on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 123,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,018 miles

N/S/F slight damage to lamp cover

N/S/Front inner track rod joint at rack slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

T C Light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2011 94,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e m l on

screw in n/s rear tyre

traction control warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,247 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 86,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,025 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e. m.l on

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,298 miles

engine managment light on

nrear no plate light delaminating

Fail 5 Dec 2008 68,298 miles

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

engine managment light on

nrear no plate light delaminating

Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight misting of oil on gearbox

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,163 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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BT52 UKK 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 BT52 UKK, 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 UKK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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