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OU53VDJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration OU53VDJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 16 Apr 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,187 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,460 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,004 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sills corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear sills corroded
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,973 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 5 Jul 20266 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,973 MI
5 Jul 20262 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,555 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- cracking to n/s/f tyre side wall + cracking to rear tyres
- steel wheel fitted to o/s/f [others are alloy]
- some corrosion to front + rear brake discs
- cracking to fan belt
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- cracking to n/s/f tyre side wall + cracking to rear tyres
- steel wheel fitted to o/s/f [others are alloy]
- some corrosion to front + rear brake discs
- cracking to fan belt
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,354 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pads getting low
- corrosion/wear to front + rear brake discs
- rear tyres starting to perish/crack
- slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar mount bush
- steel wheel fitted to o/s/f [other 3 are alloys]
8 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pads getting low
- steel wheel fitted to o/s/f [other 3 are alloys]
- slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar mount bush
- rear tyres starting to perish/crack
- corrosion/wear to front + rear brake discs
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,063 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- some play in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- some play in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush
- exhaust centre hanger weld broken but still supporting exhaust
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,211 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wiper blades
- park brake 16%
- eng management light on on dash
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,635 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,949 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 5 Jul 20265 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,325 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 5 Jul 20265 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,321 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013 5 Jul 20268 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,608 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 5 Jul 202613 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,986 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011 5 Jul 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,967 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 5 Jul 20263 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,184 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2009 5 Jul 202630 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,720 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2008 5 Jul 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,267 MI
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OU53VDJ was registered on 2003-09-06
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