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GL53VCO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VCO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,354 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- reverse light not working
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,142 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 2 Jul 20269 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,954 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 2 Jul 20263 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,368 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- oil leak
- engine light on
- both rear tyres cracking
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- both rear tyres cracking
- engine light on
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,851 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016 2 Jul 202610 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,073 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 2 Jul 202627 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,176 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 2 Jul 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,464 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 2 Jul 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,734 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,087 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2012 2 Jul 20267 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,087 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,932 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011 2 Jul 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,954 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 2 Jul 202627 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,954 MI
2 Jul 20263 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,181 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 2 Jul 202610 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,268 MI
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GL53VCO was registered on 2003-12-23
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