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SC53PYU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Pink
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SC53PYU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Pink
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
17
Passes
14
Failures
54.84%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 140,795 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Axle corroded
3 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 140,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
26 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 140,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear axle corroded but not excessive
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,143 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026 8 Jun 202617 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,895 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025 8 Jun 202612 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,810 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,142 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022 8 Jun 202611 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,302 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021 8 Jun 20269 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,364 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020 8 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,441 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,734 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,565 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017 8 Jun 202615 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre worn on edges
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,863 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside 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)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,575 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015 8 Jun 202619 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,304 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 8 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,108 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013 8 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,108 MI
8 Jun 202620 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,208 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202620 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
2 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,554 MI
8 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,554 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011 8 Jun 202617 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,614 MI
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SC53PYU was registered on 2004-01-16
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