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FV52RFN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FV52RFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,218 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021 5 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,737 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight grease leak o/s outer c/v boot
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight grease leak o/s outer c/v boot
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,343 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central exhaust clamp corroded
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,343 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central exhaust clamp corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,690 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- grease on o/s outer cv gaiter
- nsf tyre tread cracking
- centre exhaust bracket detached
27 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke emitted (7.3.A.1)
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- grease on o/s outer cv gaiter
- centre exhaust bracket detached
- nsf tyre tread cracking
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,238 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- grease on o/s outer cv gaiter
1 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- grease on o/s outer cv gaiter
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,333 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2016 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
7 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,283 MI
5 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,283 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2015 5 Jun 202623 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,445 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202622 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
19 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,160 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,890 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,890 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,764 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,261 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,901 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202626 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,834 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202627 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,643 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 5 Jun 202630 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,384 MI
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FV52RFN was registered on 2003-01-30
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