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OU03FJV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OU03FJV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 222,061 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 212,720 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,678 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear 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))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 199,170 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 199,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,497 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,734 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,573 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover
- 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)
- n/s outer sill showing corrosion
- under shield
5 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under shield
- n/s outer sill showing corrosion
- engine cover
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,550 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,357 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,531 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 27 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,398 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,164 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013 27 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,034 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,433 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,665 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010 27 Jun 20267 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,370 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2009 27 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 27 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,959 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2007 27 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,959 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)
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OU03FJV was registered on 2003-03-21
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