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SW03OVE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW03OVE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,093 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,652 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,814 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 12 Jun 202631 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,159 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021 12 Jun 202617 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,336 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,067 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,061 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,362 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,608 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202614 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,626 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,649 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,665 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,549 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,542 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,542 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,888 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202617 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,878 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2009 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,576 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2008 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,342 MI
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SW03OVE was registered on 2003-07-16
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