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GL53WEW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GL53WEW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,892 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 25,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 25,684 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 25,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 25,108 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 25,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,814 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall
16 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 24,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall
30 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,043 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 24,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,382 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 22 Jun 202627 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) Dangerous
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,600 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 22 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,859 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 22 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,709 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 22 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,256 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010 22 Jun 202627 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,610 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 22 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,024 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 22 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,024 MI
22 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,419 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007 22 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,419 MI
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GL53WEW was registered on 2003-12-05
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