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AF53ZHB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration AF53ZHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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34 Total Defects Recorded
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,334 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security passenger foot well from underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security passenger foot well from underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,390 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,946 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,793 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,980 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,980 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,331 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,726 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,296 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
17 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,426 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,521 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,591 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,062 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
23 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,924 MI
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AF53ZHB was registered on 2003-09-17
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