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271D582

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,090 mi
Last recorded18,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271D582
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,090 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,254 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 14,254 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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271D582 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 271D582, 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 271D582 registered?

271D582 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is 271D582 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271D582 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 271D582 have outstanding finance?

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