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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration MP53RCO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 13 Jan 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,854 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear heat shield insecure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear heat shield insecure
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,511 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming adrift
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,589 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017 19 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,854 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 19 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,315 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,409 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,417 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,037 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012 19 Jun 20263 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,836 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011 19 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,535 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 19 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,227 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 19 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,264 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 19 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,264 MI
19 Jun 202624 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,746 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 19 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!
MP53RCO was registered on 2003-09-01
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