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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration MP03MXV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 21 Nov 2024
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,514 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,853 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH hazy (4.1.4 (b))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,069 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside front Macpherson strut top has slight play
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH hazy (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH hazy (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside front Macpherson strut top has slight play
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,410 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre cat exhaust section slightly deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside front macpherson strut top has slight play
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside front macpherson strut top has slight play
- Centre cat exhaust section slightly deteriorated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,790 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/cat heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working BOTH front side lights (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,276 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,276 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,376 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH front tyres inner tread edged
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,376 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH front tyres inner tread edged
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,360 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,360 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,238 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,831 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,775 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,921 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 20 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,812 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2012 20 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,837 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,837 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,740 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2010Advisory 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)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,006 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2009 20 Jun 202630 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,024 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2008 20 Jun 20268 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,128 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2007 20 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!
MP03MXV was registered on 2003-04-30
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