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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration LB53TDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 28 Jan 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,083 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019 8 Jun 202618 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Central Rear Outer Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,409 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,572 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017 8 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,501 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 8 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,556 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
13 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,289 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
15 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013 8 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,368 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012 8 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,686 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 8 Jun 20262 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,842 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010 8 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,153 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 8 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,160 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB53TDO was registered on 2003-12-22
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