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SW03YFG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW03YFG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
14 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,049 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside rear handbrake efficiency low [brake caliper arm not returning fully]
- engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- nearside front strut top mounting showing signs of wear
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside rear handbrake efficiency low [brake caliper arm not returning fully]
- Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration [double skin]
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism showing signs of wear [slow at end]
- nearside front strut top mounting showing signs of wear
- engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration
- nearside rear seat belt showing signs of wear [slow retracting]
- nearside front tyre showing 2 to 2.5mm
- front exhaust pipe and rear silencer showing signs of deterioration
- engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- nearside rear seat belt showing signs of wear [slow retracting]
- nearside front tyre showing 2 to 2.5mm
- front exhaust pipe and rear silencer showing signs of deterioration
- engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,100 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear [metal pipes] (3.6.B.4e)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)
- engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- middle and front exhaust heat shields deteriorated and slightly insecure
- nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration
- nearside front brake binding slightly
- rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,112 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
- complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration
- engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,085 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration[double skinned]
- unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe[above diesel tank]
- nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside edges
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of wear[not clearing well on road test]
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,028 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,124 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202612 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,789 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,153 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,066 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,262 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 8 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
19 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,497 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,611 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 8 Jun 202616 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,429 MI
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SW03YFG was registered on 2003-06-24
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