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OU03AXV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU03AXV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Feb 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
14 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 146,575 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 146,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,622 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,789 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,860 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,842 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023 2 Jul 20264 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,605 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,605 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,581 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021 2 Jul 20263 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,328 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat to joint (6.1.2 (a))
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat to joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,576 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,214 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018 2 Jul 20269 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,205 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017 2 Jul 20268 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016 2 Jul 20263 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,135 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015 2 Jul 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,988 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014 2 Jul 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,039 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013 2 Jul 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,387 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 2 Jul 202625 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,201 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2011 2 Jul 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,632 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2010 2 Jul 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,819 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2009 2 Jul 20262 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,630 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,908 MI
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OU03AXV was registered on 2003-03-10
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