MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
brake pad warning light is on
front tyres low and inside edges worn close to limts
oil leak
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
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
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
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
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
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)
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside edges
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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