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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OV03KKP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 03 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 166,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer 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
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (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
- Nearside Front Outer 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,601 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024 3 Jul 202629 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,548 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,215 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,530 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020 3 Jul 20268 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted reverse light in bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,304 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,213 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018 3 Jul 202613 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 141,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box sills (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective macpherson strut lower bolt loose (2.5.A.4)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box sills (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear tyre coated with brake fluid on its inner side wall
- brake master cylinder covered in fluid
- engine cover fitted
- rear exhaust silencer corroded
2 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 141,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,889 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp Lens insecure
6 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp Lens insecure
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,996 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,379 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009 3 Jul 202616 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
17 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,205 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
25 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,804 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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OV03KKP was registered on 2003-06-09
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