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LB53VVG
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LB53VVG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,029 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion but no holes
- rear brake pads close to minimun limits
26 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads close to minimun limits
- Nearside Outer n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion but no holes
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,634 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,005 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,077 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,194 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- center exhaust rubber broken but system secure
- various heat shields becoming insecure
- o/s side repeater lens damaged
- o/s boot strut broken
26 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- center exhaust rubber broken but system secure
- various heat shields becoming insecure
- rear brake discs in poor condition
- o/s/r tyre becoming perished
- o/s side repeater lens damaged
- o/s boot strut broken
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,805 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,505 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under shields fitted
- front and tyres are perished
25 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and tyres are perished
- engine covers and under shields fitted
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,132 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2016 10 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,553 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20264 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,624 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,333 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
27 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,413 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011 10 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
26 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,822 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2010 10 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
7 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,124 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
5 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,972 MI
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LB53VVG was registered on 2004-01-21
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