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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration FD53DME
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 18 Oct 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,224 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020 5 Jun 20261 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,615 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,383 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202612 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,979 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017 5 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,928 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 5 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,632 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,672 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202618 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,672 MI
5 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,824 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 5 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,317 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202615 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,326 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,210 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,317 MI
5 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,317 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,929 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,098 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,098 MI
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FD53DME was registered on 2003-11-11
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