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CE53FJP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration CE53FJP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 14 Mar 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,203 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 70,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,614 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,134 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust has been modified and rattling on the rear
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,942 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 43,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 36,804 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 36,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested battery going flat engine will not run (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- battery light on dashboard
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,284 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Handbrake reading low may need adjusting
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 29,926 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020 18 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 27,868 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019 18 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 25,960 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018 18 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,252 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017 18 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,237 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 18 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,923 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 18 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,630 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 18 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,598 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 18 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,500 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 18 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,849 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2009 18 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,439 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008 18 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,985 MI
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CE53FJP was registered on 2003-09-05
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