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MP03FCE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration MP03FCE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
21
Passes
8
Failures
72.41%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
7 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 168,044 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,531 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,696 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025 22 Jun 202618 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,828 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,295 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,676 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Travel in handbrake
- Nearside Front Seat tilt mechanism broken
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Travel in handbrake
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Seat tilt mechanism broken
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,297 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,953 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,646 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,239 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat (7.1.2)
13 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,820 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017 22 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,259 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,665 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,685 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 22 Jun 202621 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,714 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 22 Jun 202621 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 22 Jun 202620 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,084 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011 22 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,869 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 22 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,296 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 22 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,457 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2008 22 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,737 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MP03FCE was registered on 2003-05-22
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