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LS53DZL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LS53DZL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,878 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- E M L on
- both front tyre walls perishing
- exhaust corroded
- brake warning light on
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,297 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs corroded
- slight damage on all tyre walls
- power steering drive belt worn
- Offside Rear tyre inner wall has small cuts
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,297 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering drive belt worn
- slight damage on all tyre walls
- both front brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear tyre inner wall has small cuts
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,055 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM
6 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,158 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,023 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,085 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,290 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,290 MI
6 Jun 20265 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,025 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 6 Jun 20265 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,142 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,242 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
22 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,606 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
- Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,645 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,523 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 6,523 MI
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LS53DZL was registered on 2003-11-22
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