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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration SC03KHM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear axle corrosion
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - both (3.6.B.2c)
- both sills damaged
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- vehicle fitted with lowering springs
- engine management light on
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,339 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front 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)
- engine management light staying on
21 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,343 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,868 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,265 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,134 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012 14 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,616 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
24 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,220 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 14 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,224 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 14 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,342 MI
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SC03KHM was registered on 2003-06-19
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