VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TJ03BUG has 24 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 100,436 miles 12 months ago on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 16:19.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Friday 27th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

TJ03BUG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 2026100,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion Offside Rear Outer Sill
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202427TH NOVEMBER 202597,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly Parking Brake Efficiency 30% Lower Than O/s (1.3.1 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202327TH NOVEMBER 202493,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Outer Cv Boots Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Os Handbrake Poor
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202227TH NOVEMBER 202389,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Os Play In Rackend
PASSED30TH JULY 202125TH AUGUST 202286,924 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202025TH AUGUST 202182,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Small Stone Chip In Zone A
FAILED3RD AUGUST 202082,401 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Crack In Windscreen And Slight Delamination (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Middle Exhaust Clamp And Brackets Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Middle Exhaust Bracket Broken Off Exhaust System (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Offside Rear Sill Light Corrosion
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201925TH AUGUST 202078,978 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Offside And Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED22ND AUGUST 201978,978 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Offside And Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201825TH AUGUST 201976,458 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Are Getting Low On Tread
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201725TH AUGUST 201874,309 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201625TH AUGUST 201772,357 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Number Plates Have Incorrect Spacing
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201525TH AUGUST 201669,298 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201413TH AUGUST 201560,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED31ST MAY 201430TH MAY 201558,847 MI
PASSED25TH MAY 201324TH MAY 201451,183 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED25TH MAY 201351,183 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED24TH MAY 201223RD MAY 201343,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Cracking In N/s/r Tyre
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - Very Slight Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads 1/2 Worn
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
  8. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201024TH SEPTEMBER 201132,394 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201032,394 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 200924TH SEPTEMBER 201028,306 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200824TH SEPTEMBER 200924,168 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 200723RD SEPTEMBER 200820,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200618TH SEPTEMBER 200716,402 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

TJ03BUG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

TJ03BUG MOT Comments

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TJ03BUG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 100,436 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,565 miles

TJ03BUG FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration TJ03BUG was manufactured on Thursday 18th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 100,436 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,565 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means TJ03BUG has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 21 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does TJ03BUG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 TJ03BUG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is TJ03BUG Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 TJ03BUG does have Tax. Read more

When does TJ03BUG Tax expire?

The current Tax for TJ03BUG will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does TJ03BUG MOT expire?

The current MOT for TJ03BUG will expire in 1 month on Friday 27th November 2026. Read more

When did TJ03BUG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for TJ03BUG was on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 16:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has TJ03BUG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for TJ03BUG we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has TJ03BUG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for TJ03BUG we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is TJ03BUG?

TJ03BUG is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has TJ03BUG done?

The odometer reading for TJ03BUG at the last MOT in October 2025 was 100,436 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,565 miles per year. Read more

How old is TJ03BUG?

The vehicle TJ03BUG was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 18th September 2003. Read more

What colour is TJ03BUG?

The official colour of TJ03BUG is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does TJ03BUG have?

TJ03BUG has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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