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OY53FCL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration OY53FCL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,875 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,339 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,048 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023 30 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,305 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Outer Sill Is Corroded But Not Within 30cm Of A Load Bearing Point
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Outer Outer Sill Is Corroded But Not Within 30cm Of A Load Bearing Point
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Has Gone Slightly Cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On The Inner Sill Within 30cm Of Trailing Arm Mounting Marked In Yellow Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Outer Sill Is Corroded But Not Within 30cm Of A Load Bearing Point
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Outer Sill Is Corroded But Not Within 30cm Of A Load Bearing Point
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Has Gone Slightly Cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,083 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe/cat has a major leak of gasses (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,153 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019 30 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,520 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,874 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 30 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,601 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 30 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,191 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014 30 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,496 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013 30 Jun 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,786 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 30 Jun 202627 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,819 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 30 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,262 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2009 30 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,965 MI
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OY53FCL was registered on 2003-11-10
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