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OU03FVB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU03FVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,286 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,960 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,828 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022 27 Jun 202620 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,236 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021 27 Jun 202624 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,188 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,188 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,144 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019 27 Jun 20268 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,336 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- High level brake light n/w
7 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- High level brake light n/w
- Front discs lipped
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,021 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 27 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,257 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,442 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,240 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,291 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
1 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,389 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 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)
18 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,341 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,341 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,459 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,459 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,419 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2008 27 Jun 202610 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,997 MI
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OU03FVB was registered on 2003-04-21
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