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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration GD53FGK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 26 Oct 2025
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,574 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not affecting structural integrity
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,772 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024 20 Jun 20261 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,437 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 20 Jun 202631 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
18 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,500 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2022Advisory 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
18 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,917 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021 20 Jun 202610 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,493 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2020 20 Jun 202610 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,493 MI
20 Jun 202618 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,026 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 20 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,746 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202629 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,084 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2017 20 Jun 202629 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,566 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 20 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,590 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 20 Jun 202620 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,845 MI
20 Jun 202620 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,845 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 20 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,091 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 20 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,091 MI
20 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,298 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,298 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,954 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 20 Jun 20269 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,720 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010 20 Jun 20269 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,720 MI
20 Jun 202611 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,430 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,430 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,702 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008 20 Jun 202613 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,283 MI
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GD53FGK was registered on 2004-01-22
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