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GF03WKN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF03WKN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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119 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,908 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
16 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
- Exhaust system corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- O/S/F lamp not working
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,100 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) 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
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system rusty
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,914 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020 24 Jun 20268 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,611 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads
- offside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads
- offside rear tyre has light cracking in outer treads
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,551 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018 24 Jun 20265 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,069 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017 24 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,194 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,179 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,576 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 24 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,603 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 24 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,761 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,857 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011 24 Jun 202630 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,499 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 24 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,499 MI
24 Jun 20269 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,941 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009 24 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,262 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 24 Jun 202611 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 75,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,678 MI
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GF03WKN was registered on 2003-04-17
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