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FD03FZU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FD03FZU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 03 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
4 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,030 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
28 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Axle corroded
11 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,535 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,392 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,108 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,885 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,280 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202624 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,813 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,501 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre getting low
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust slightly corroded
- Front brake discs slightly pitted
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,501 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre getting low
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front brake discs slightly pitted
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,232 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust slightly corroded
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust slightly corroded
- Engine light on
- Traction control light on
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017 5 Jun 202612 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,272 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016 5 Jun 202620 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,808 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,555 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 5 Jun 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,387 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 5 Jun 202624 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,065 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2012 5 Jun 202613 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,232 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 5 Jun 202629 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,608 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010 5 Jun 202622 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,515 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,825 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,407 MI
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FD03FZU was registered on 2003-05-03
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