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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OV53WNZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 10 Sep 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,891 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head light insecure (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side seal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- reverse light not working
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,478 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020 29 Jun 202629 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
19 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,829 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 29 Jun 202618 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,468 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,468 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,287 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracking
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,623 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 29 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,662 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,060 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 29 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,191 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013 29 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,679 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 29 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,679 MI
29 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,137 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 29 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,074 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2010 29 Jun 20269 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,701 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008 29 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,888 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2007 29 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 48,888 MI
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OV53WNZ was registered on 2003-10-29
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