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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration AX53CVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 03 Jan 2022
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,207 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,390 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,633 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,100 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018 16 Jun 20263 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
16 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,966 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre is starting to crack between the tread and side wall Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML lamp illuminated
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre is starting to crack between the tread and side wall Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- EML lamp illuminated
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,787 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- child seat fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- child seat fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,353 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,707 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,052 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 16 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,138 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 16 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,160 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,468 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,157 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 16 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,481 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2008 16 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,312 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AX53CVL was registered on 2003-11-03
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