# DA03CSX — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT History & Vehicle Check DA03CSX is a Black VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, Petrol (2324cc), first registered 2003-05-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for DA03CSX — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | DA03CSX | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | BEETLE | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 2324cc | | First registered | 2003-05-31 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2027-04-23 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 28 - Passes: 20 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 71.43% - Total defects recorded: 90 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-04-24 11:45:51 | PASSED | 104,276 MI | 2027-04-23 00:00:00 | | 2025-04-09 17:02:01 | PASSED | 101,264 MI | 2026-04-19 00:00:00 | | 2024-04-17 14:33:07 | PASSED | 98,251 MI | 2025-04-19 00:00:00 | | 2024-04-15 09:24:59 | FAILED | 98,245 MI | — | | 2023-04-20 16:03:20 | PASSED | 95,148 MI | 2024-04-19 00:00:00 | | 2023-04-13 09:22:15 | FAILED | 95,144 MI | — | | 2022-03-09 12:31:50 | PASSED | 92,860 MI | 2023-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2021-03-25 16:38:03 | PASSED | 90,889 MI | 2022-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2021-03-25 12:00:51 | FAILED | 90,889 MI | — | | 2020-03-18 11:59:36 | PASSED | 89,134 MI | 2021-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2019-03-28 13:57:28 | PASSED | 86,335 MI | 2020-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2019-03-07 11:57:56 | FAILED | 86,327 MI | — | | 2018-03-10 09:25:45 | PASSED | 81,303 MI | 2019-03-09 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-25 11:29:55 | PASSED | 70,926 MI | 2017-09-04 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-25 11:29:54 | FAILED | 70,926 MI | — | | 2015-08-19 07:03:52 | PASSED | 64,670 MI | 2016-09-04 00:00:00 | | 2014-09-02 10:31:41 | PASSED | 58,034 MI | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-08-13 09:39:20 | PASSED | 51,919 MI | 2014-09-04 00:00:00 | | 2013-08-12 09:29:15 | FAILED | 51,919 MI | — | | 2012-09-05 11:00:52 | PASSED | 48,485 MI | 2013-09-04 00:00:00 | | 2012-09-05 09:12:02 | FAILED | 48,485 MI | — | | 2011-08-22 13:52:38 | PASSED | 42,736 MI | 2012-08-21 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-22 11:36:43 | FAILED | 42,736 MI | — | | 2010-08-19 08:57:35 | PASSED | 38,569 MI | 2011-08-18 00:00:00 | | 2009-08-11 11:33:33 | PASSED | 32,015 MI | 2010-08-10 00:00:00 | | 2008-05-07 14:51:23 | PASSED | 24,281 MI | 2009-05-31 00:00:00 | | 2007-05-23 10:54:54 | PASSED | 21,840 MI | 2008-05-31 00:00:00 | | 2006-05-27 11:36:25 | PASSED | 18,616 MI | 2007-05-31 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2026-04-24 11:45:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and slightly out of shape on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) **2025-04-09 17:02:01 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i)) **2024-04-17 14:33:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded all 4 coil over springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) **2024-04-15 09:24:59 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded all 4 coil over springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and weak within 30cm back axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust system insecure centre pipe sleeve clamps snapped (6.1.2 (a)) **2023-04-20 16:03:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Central Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) **2023-04-13 09:22:15 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Central Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) - ADVISORY: Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and floor area. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) **2022-03-09 12:31:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a)) - ADVISORY: Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2021-03-25 12:00:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2020-03-18 11:59:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) **2019-03-28 13:57:28 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, backplates heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Decellerometer brake test carried out due to reduced ground clearance - ADVISORY: Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered front and rear, signs of previous fouling between driveshafts and anti roll bar but sufficient clearance on test , road test carried out, no noises heard to indicate fouling of components or wheels / tyres (5.3.3 (c) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, starting to affect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i)) **2019-03-07 11:57:56 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification suspension lowered excessively causing anti roll bar to foul drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i)) - MAJOR: Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2018-03-10 09:25:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () **2016-08-25 11:29:55 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2016-08-25 11:29:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) **2015-08-19 07:03:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f) **2014-09-02 10:31:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) **2013-08-13 09:39:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) **2013-08-12 09:29:15 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) **2012-09-05 11:00:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge **2012-09-05 09:12:02 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge **2011-08-22 13:52:38 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2011-08-22 11:36:43 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) **2010-08-19 08:57:35 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Front fog light switch faulty **2009-08-11 11:33:33 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre **2006-05-27 11:36:25 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: nail in tyre - USER ENTERED: nail in tyre ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for DA03CSX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DA03CSX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.