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438 JDE

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 JDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 59,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,221 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 47,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 47,061 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 47,061 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bolts missing on engine undertray

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,191 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 40,750 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,702 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 33,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,314 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 32,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,225 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,225 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,476 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,353 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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438 JDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 438 JDE, 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 438 JDE registered?

438 JDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is 438 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 438 JDE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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