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GL53AXN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AXN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,698 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,559 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre low on tread outer edge
- rear pads low and rear discs corroded
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre low on tread outer edge
- rear pads low and rear discs corroded
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,812 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill damaged not excessive
- Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill damaged not excessive
- Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,733 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017 20 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,733 MI
20 Jun 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,206 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,573 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015 20 Jun 202631 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,394 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014 20 Jun 20268 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,061 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,061 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,159 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 20 Jun 202612 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
13 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,322 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 20 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,362 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 20 Jun 202614 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 20 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,154 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 20 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,681 MI
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GL53AXN was registered on 2003-11-12
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