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GD53PLF
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GD53PLF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,700 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022 24 Jun 202614 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,700 MI
24 Jun 202623 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,428 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021 24 Jun 202612 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,634 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc corroded edges on inside
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,148 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019 24 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 177,148 MI
24 Jun 202616 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,811 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 24 Jun 202615 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 173,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
6 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 170,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
1 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,098 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015 24 Jun 20261 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 135,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,276 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 24 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,850 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 24 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
30 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,970 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,170 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010 24 Jun 202616 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,323 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GD53PLF was registered on 2004-02-02
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