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GL53UJC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GL53UJC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 83,087 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,385 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,932 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,872 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Surface corrosion on suspension components
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) Dangerous
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside dipped beam weak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake discs corroded
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,482 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,114 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,135 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 20 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,702 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013 20 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,493 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,970 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,437 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 20 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- o/s drivers door latch/handal Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
22 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- o/s drivers door latch/handal Dangerous
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,077 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
23 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,750 MI
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GL53UJC was registered on 2004-01-19
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