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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OU03WRG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,328 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,214 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,931 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering system slightly rough Knock and squeak (2.1.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,495 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,923 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,294 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,632 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged But Readable (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged But Readable (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,161 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pair (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded all ,previously lubricated (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush subframe mounting pair (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,316 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 28 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,549 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,258 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,955 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Rear 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 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,609 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 28 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,609 MI
28 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 28 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71 MI
28 Jun 20267 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,962 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011 28 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,652 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
1 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,022 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2009 28 Jun 20265 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,069 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2008 28 Jun 20265 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,069 MI
28 Jun 20266 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,322 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2007 28 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!
OU03WRG was registered on 2003-05-09
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