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5457 KM

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5457 KM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 120,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 118,775 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,749 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 111,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 104,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,673 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 81,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,662 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 59,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 46,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,870 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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5457 KM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 5457 KM, 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 5457 KM registered?

5457 KM is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for 5457 KM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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