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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration LR53DYM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Registration plate damaged
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Centre Exhaust mounting brocken
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,211 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,357 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014 7 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,032 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,045 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,045 MI
7 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,367 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,096 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 7 Jun 202621 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,758 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,234 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2007 7 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!
LR53DYM was registered on 2003-09-23
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