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LS53EDK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration LS53EDK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- eml light on
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing damaged
- Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,399 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill Badly Damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EPC Light On
- Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill Badly Damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,428 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drivers seat Tilt Damaged but functioning as intended
- Nearside Sill Damaged
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Sill Damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drivers seat Tilt Damaged but functioning as intended
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,547 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front seat handle broken but servicable
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Outer sill damaged
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear exhaust box/bracket rusty
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Outer sill damaged
- Offside Front seat handle broken but servicable
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear exhaust box/bracket rusty
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,252 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,243 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- osr tyre has nail in thr tread
- both front lower arm rear bushes perished and have slight movement
- nsr tyre bald on inside edge
3 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,243 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front lower arm rear bushes perished and have slight movement
- nsr tyre bald on inside edge
- osr tyre has nail in thr tread
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,173 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,177 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,498 MI
11 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,498 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,336 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
10 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,998 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,850 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,850 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,862 MI
11 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,862 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,689 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,635 MI
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LS53EDK was registered on 2003-12-06
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