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FY53UTE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FY53UTE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,629 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. Covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- General corrosion under body, sills and suspension components.
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,602 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to exhaust system
- some deterioration to nearside and offside track rod end ball joint rubber boots
- some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components consistent with age
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,274 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,865 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- some corrosion to outer sills at rear
- engine MIL light on
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,865 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- some corrosion to outer sills at rear
- engine MIL light on
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,170 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
19 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,775 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Front tyres wearing thin
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,775 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall
- Front tyres wearing thin
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,855 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,298 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,200 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 4 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,237 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 4 Jun 20264 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,035 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012 4 Jun 20269 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,143 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 4 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,353 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 4 Jun 202617 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,644 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 4 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,644 MI
4 Jun 20267 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,588 MI
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FY53UTE was registered on 2003-09-25
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