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BT53 HRU

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,337 mi
Last recorded167,337 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 167,337 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 162,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 162,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,848 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 144,680 miles

Central Rear Stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Headlight securement

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear boot lock

Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,428 miles

brake pad warning light is on

front tyres low and inside edges worn close to limts

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 128,049 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear brake light taped over

exhaust corroding and leaking

inspection covers fitted above engine bay restricting view of testable items

oil leak

rear brake calipers,parking brake levers return springs missing

Fail 4 Sep 2015 128,025 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding and leaking

inspection covers fitted above engine bay restricting view of testable items

oil leak

rear brake calipers,parking brake levers return springs missing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,549 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

front springs corroded

front tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre near bald outside edge

offside number plate bulb dim

oil leak

rear tyres getting low inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,495 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,130 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f wiper split ends

rear brakes signs of binding

Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f wiper split ends

rear brakes signs of binding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,719 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,679 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,961 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,606 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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BT53 HRU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

BT53 HRU is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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