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2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration MB04DXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 21 Mar 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,523 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- washer bottle split
- auxiliary drive belt perished
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front indicator lense missing not affecting light or colour
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front bumper damaged/loose but secure
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,420 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- auxiliary drive belt cracked/perished
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front indicator lense missing but not affecting operation of lamp at time of test
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
19 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,420 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- auxiliary drive belt cracked/perished
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front indicator lense missing but not affecting operation of lamp at time of test
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,498 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,736 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- auxilary drive belt perished
15 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- engine managment light illuminated
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- auxilary drive belt perished
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,631 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,039 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear caliper not returning fully to stop
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,897 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise all four tyres replaced
- Offside Front cv boot in poor condition
- Nearside Rear tyre has tread cracks
- Advise n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on tread
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault dash warning light (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front cv boot in poor condition
- Advise n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on tread
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,410 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016 20 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,064 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,064 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,089 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 20 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,008 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,008 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,762 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012 20 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,822 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 20 Jun 202621 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,784 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010 20 Jun 202620 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 18,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
2 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,422 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2009 20 Jun 202627 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,281 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MB04DXC was registered on 2004-05-20
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