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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration GF53NHH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter pin holed leaking grease
- Spare tyre defective ()
11 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,142 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022 26 Jun 202611 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,142 MI
26 Jun 202614 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,648 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021 26 Jun 202614 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,832 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front fog lamp missing.
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside front fog lamp missing.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,285 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,251 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018 26 Jun 202623 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog light broken (6.1.C.1)
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,299 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread very low (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,727 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016 26 Jun 20263 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,727 MI
26 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,716 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 26 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,346 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 26 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,412 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013Advisory 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)
16 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,969 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,969 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012Advisory 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)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,442 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 26 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,419 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2010 26 Jun 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,684 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2009Advisory 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)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,247 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,648 MI
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GF53NHH was registered on 2003-10-09
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