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LD53FCX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LD53FCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,093 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,572 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 193,261 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,743 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2023 7 Jun 202618 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 192,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Slight hole (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts cracked and perisheing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal has slight travel
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked and perisheing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 192,488 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 192,335 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Auxiliary belt perished
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 192,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Auxiliary belt perished
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020 7 Jun 20269 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 190,905 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 180,163 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 180,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,426 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 7 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 167,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,371 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,174 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,215 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,964 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 7 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 107,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,866 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,595 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,852 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,338 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202625 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,503 MI
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LD53FCX was registered on 2003-09-29
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