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OV03BWE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration OV03BWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,341 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,922 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,922 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,839 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,966 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024 28 Jun 202613 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,966 MI
28 Jun 202618 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,145 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,768 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,105 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2021 28 Jun 202629 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,962 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020 28 Jun 202623 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,190 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,399 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,118 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017 28 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,479 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,895 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,991 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,993 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 28 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,768 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 28 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,916 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,533 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 28 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,052 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,838 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 28 Jun 202621 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
24 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,076 MI
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OV03BWE was registered on 2003-03-31
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