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OV53VGP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VGP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 02 Jul 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,056 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tailgate cannot be opened but floor inspected from inside vehicle
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Tailgate cannot be opened but floor inspected from inside vehicle
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,908 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,468 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,793 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,746 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017 29 Jun 202619 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,416 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 29 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2015 29 Jun 202611 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
8 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,609 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 29 Jun 20267 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,885 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)
11 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,885 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)
31 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,676 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,094 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 29 Jun 20267 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,390 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2008 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,588 MI
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OV53VGP was registered on 2003-11-04
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