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WG53 FPY

2003 Volkswagen Beatle

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,960 mi
Last recorded141,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 141,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 141,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 126,719 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,025 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,449 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,214 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,214 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,905 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 40,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 30,730 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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WG53 FPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beatle in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG53 FPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG53 FPY registered?

WG53 FPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WG53 FPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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