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SW03YDB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW03YDB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,992 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,040 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,259 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,984 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,273 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 9 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,582 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 9 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,751 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,804 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,740 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 9 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,352 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 9 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,248 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,377 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 9 Jun 202623 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,757 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 9 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,750 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 9 Jun 202618 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
2 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,435 MI
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SW03YDB was registered on 2003-08-12
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