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SW03YRN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW03YRN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,543 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside and components corroded
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,038 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust blow mid section
29 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,586 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023 8 Jun 202620 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,218 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,402 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coolant leak Radiator area ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coolant leak Radiator area ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,447 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Centre exhaust silencer corroding slightly
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Centre exhaust silencer corroding slightly
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,101 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,276 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on edges
27 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on edges
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,101 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202619 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,760 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,619 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 8 Jun 202615 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,803 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013 8 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
17 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,200 MI
8 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,200 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,182 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2011 8 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
22 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,763 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,596 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2009 8 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,657 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,132 MI
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SW03YRN was registered on 2003-08-20
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