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GL53VWV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VWV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
27 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 73,539 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027 2 Jul 202630 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,265 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026 2 Jul 202614 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,059 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2025 2 Jul 202616 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,424 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024 2 Jul 202611 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,236 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023 2 Jul 202614 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,152 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,594 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,462 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,499 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All offside indicators (1.4.A.2g)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,695 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 2 Jul 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,959 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,709 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015 2 Jul 20262 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,294 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014 2 Jul 20262 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,294 MI
2 Jul 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,092 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 2 Jul 20262 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 2 Jul 20265 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,020 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,246 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010 2 Jul 202621 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,708 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 2 Jul 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,030 MI
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GL53VWV was registered on 2003-12-09
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