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DC03FPN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration DC03FPN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
9 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 no image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,047 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,360 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,975 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019 20 Jun 202619 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,443 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2018Advisory 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)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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)
- engine light is on
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,866 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,087 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016 20 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,965 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016 20 Jun 202613 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,307 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015 20 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,050 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013 20 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,897 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,837 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 20 Jun 202613 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,625 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010 20 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,625 MI
20 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,842 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,080 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2008 20 Jun 20266 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DC03FPN was registered on 2003-08-08
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