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OU03PXW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU03PXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
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169 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 150,351 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,958 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted to underside of vehicle
- bonnet release handle broken
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside park brake reading low
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- covers fitted to underside of vehicle
- bonnet release handle broken
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside park brake reading low
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,851 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- damage to both outer sills
- slight smearing wiper blades
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside park brake reading low
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight smearing wiper blades
- damage to both outer sills
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside park brake reading low
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,502 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- windscreen slightly damaged
18 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,936 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- bonnet release handle is broken but still operates
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- bonnet release handle is broken but still operates
- crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view
13 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,763 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- damage to both outer sills
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- brake pedal feels slightly spongy
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with side lights (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- damage to both outer sills
- brake pedal feels slightly spongy
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,977 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,164 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,164 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,592 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- under-trays fitted
- slight rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- under-trays fitted
- slight rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,621 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,621 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,662 MI
26 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,662 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,346 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,767 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,767 MI
26 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,942 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,870 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011 26 Jun 202617 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,472 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2010 26 Jun 202619 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,524 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2009 26 Jun 202610 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,137 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2008 26 Jun 20265 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,006 MI
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OU03PXW was registered on 2003-05-09
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