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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration HT52UHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 200,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap unchecked/flap inoperative
- heavy corrosion on front discs
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 199,696 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 199,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 197,303 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has light cracking in tread.
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
30 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 197,303 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre has light cracking in tread.
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 194,518 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread.
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 194,518 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread.
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 192,627 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 192,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 187,659 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 26 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,925 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 160,576 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,738 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 142,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,195 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,678 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 26 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,678 MI
26 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,950 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 26 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,288 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 26 Jun 202610 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 65,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,604 MI
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HT52UHA was registered on 2003-02-19
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