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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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- Registration AX03MLL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear parking brake performance could be improved
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,521 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,157 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,832 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,682 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,623 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and craking on side wall
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,524 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 17 Jun 20269 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,222 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,655 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
4 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,279 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,279 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,695 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 17 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,287 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,287 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,152 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,173 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,885 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011 17 Jun 20264 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,879 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2010 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,976 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 17 Jun 202614 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,470 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008 17 Jun 202612 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,515 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2007 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX03MLL was registered on 2003-06-06
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