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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration SC03ELJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- EML on
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,348 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,391 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202622 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,246 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016 9 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose broken (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,662 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202625 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,662 MI
9 Jun 202615 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,855 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,855 MI
9 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,302 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,514 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 9 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,490 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2011 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,616 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2010 9 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,207 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2009 9 Jun 20265 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,922 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2008 9 Jun 20265 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,797 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2007 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SC03ELJ was registered on 2003-06-30
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