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GL56XCK
2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration GL56XCK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2007
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 107,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) 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
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
26 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,288 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,299 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,148 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,378 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,152 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,819 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202613 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,942 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019 25 Jun 202616 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,297 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,865 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017 25 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,522 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016 25 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front nail in tyre
- Offside Rear nail in tyre
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,363 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016 25 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,335 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,260 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,829 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,382 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2012 25 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,960 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011 25 Jun 202617 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
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GL56XCK was registered on 2007-02-28
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