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AM53DND
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration AM53DND
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,423 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear caliper arm not returning to stop
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear caliper arm not returning to stop
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,974 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025 16 Jun 202624 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,930 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,323 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,529 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,415 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,526 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020 16 Jun 202617 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019 16 Jun 202618 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,021 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018 16 Jun 202613 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,068 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- centre exhaust bracket not attached system still supported
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016 16 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,058 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,058 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,447 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013 16 Jun 202626 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,285 MI
16 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,096 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 16 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,096 MI
16 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,932 KM
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 16 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,932 KM
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AM53DND was registered on 2004-12-31
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