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OU03PYT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OU03PYT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,687 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,317 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,654 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022 26 Jun 20267 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,062 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,012 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,675 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Nearside Front shocker slight loss of efficiency
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,011 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,697 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear number plate light lens missing but does not show light to rear
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,696 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,880 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 26 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,062 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014 26 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,351 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,351 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,942 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
12 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,598 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2011 26 Jun 20261 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,862 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,767 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009 26 Jun 202617 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,344 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2008 26 Jun 20262 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,123 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2007 26 Jun 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!
OU03PYT was registered on 2003-05-08
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