MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tread wear close to limit and both fronts perished (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both sides front suspension arms bushes starting to split
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear brake pads getting thin
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.5.C.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
O/S HANDBRAKE POOR
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BT53 GKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BT53 GKD, 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 BT53 GKD registered?
BT53 GKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is BT53 GKD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT53 GKD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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