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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration HT03RCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,217 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,552 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,275 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024 6 Jul 202617 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,935 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018 6 Jul 20268 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,389 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017 6 Jul 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,721 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016 6 Jul 202625 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,911 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 6 Jul 202619 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,956 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014 6 Jul 20265 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,304 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013 6 Jul 20266 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,872 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012 6 Jul 20263 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,228 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2011 6 Jul 202624 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,238 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2010 6 Jul 202627 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,159 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2009 6 Jul 202630 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,191 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008 6 Jul 202610 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,085 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT03RCX was registered on 2003-07-09
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