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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OV53AEU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,937 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026 2 Jul 202625 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,000 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025 2 Jul 202615 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,030 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023 2 Jul 202616 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,015 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,877 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021 2 Jul 202614 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,155 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 2 Jul 202622 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,983 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019 2 Jul 202620 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,720 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018 2 Jul 202624 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,462 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 2 Jul 202624 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,089 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 2 Jul 20269 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,806 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 2 Jul 202618 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,945 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 2 Jul 20264 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,610 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 2 Jul 20264 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,959 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 2 Jul 202616 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,574 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 2 Jul 202616 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,574 MI
2 Jul 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,061 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,135 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 2 Jul 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,868 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 2 Jul 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,634 MI
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OV53AEU was registered on 2003-11-28
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