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GF53ZWE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GF53ZWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 201,866 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in inner sill (2.4.A.3)
24 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 201,866 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 191,109 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 180,755 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 180,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light staying on
- preheat light flashing on & off
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 174,800 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 174,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 163,909 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 163,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,773 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013 21 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,855 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,495 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011 21 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,495 MI
21 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 91,473 MI
21 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,473 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,146 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 21 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
26 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,877 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,025 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2007 21 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 47,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GF53ZWE was registered on 2003-10-31
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