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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OU03FJY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 30 Jun 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,210 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,210 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,327 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,027 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 1 Jul 20269 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,431 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,582 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,582 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,291 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 1 Jul 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,109 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,343 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,525 MI
1 Jul 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,525 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011 1 Jul 20268 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,658 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,733 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009 1 Jul 202623 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008 1 Jul 202614 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,384 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2007 1 Jul 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!
OU03FJY was registered on 2003-03-28
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