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LR53BXF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,384 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
30 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end 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
- Nearside Front Track rod end 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
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint- steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,201 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,062 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- advise both rear tyres wearing uneven
- advise reverse light not working
- advise chip in windscreen
- advise centre exhaust clamp poor condition
- Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise chip in windscreen
- advise centre exhaust clamp poor condition
- advise both rear tyres wearing uneven
- Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- advise reverse light not working
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,078 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- centre section exhaust hanger bracket broken
- Nearside Front wiper blade split
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,515 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust hanger detached but still adequately supported
- Both track rod end dust covers perished
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,058 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Both track rod end boots deteriorating
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both track rod end boots deteriorating
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,732 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,294 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,279 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,261 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,261 MI
6 Jun 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,001 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,859 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 6 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,856 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 6 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,856 MI
6 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,048 MI
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LR53BXF was registered on 2003-09-29
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