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LL03 JHK

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Beetle73,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 111,465 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,874 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,480 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,914 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center brake light has a led missing

handbrake caliper levers not returning to stops

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,983 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 62,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,212 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 43,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

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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LL03 JHK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL03 JHK, 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 LL03 JHK registered?

LL03 JHK is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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