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OV53VGU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV53VGU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,166 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory 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))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,479 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens discoloured , pattern still visible (4.1.4 (b))
30 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,669 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to boost pipe leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,200 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- undertrays fitted
- front exhaust corroded
- both front sills slightly corroded
9 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front sills slightly corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- engine covers fitted
- front exhaust corroded
- undertrays fitted
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,533 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight leak from front exhaust flexi
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,271 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,760 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,611 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,103 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,422 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,661 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 29 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,661 MI
29 Jun 202619 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,884 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2009 29 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,042 MI
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OV53VGU was registered on 2003-11-12
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