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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration DF53PDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,805 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 20 Jun 20267 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,814 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023 20 Jun 202610 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,468 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,257 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021 20 Jun 202610 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,350 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 20 Jun 202614 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,025 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,545 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear parking brake cable outer casing damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,397 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 20 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,397 MI
20 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,595 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs corroded, rear brake discs deteriorated and hand brake arms forwards
- wiper arms worn, rear number plate deteriorating, centre exhaust bracket broken
- n/s rear brake pipes corroded
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper arms worn, rear number plate deteriorating, centre exhaust bracket broken
- n/s rear brake pipes corroded
- rear coil springs corroded, rear brake discs deteriorated and hand brake arms forwards
20 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,176 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016 20 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,039 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015 20 Jun 202620 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
7 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2014 20 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,481 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
21 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,163 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011 20 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,474 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2010 20 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,599 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2009 20 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,599 MI
20 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 20 Jun 20269 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,260 MI
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DF53PDO was registered on 2003-12-12
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