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SW52ETA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW52ETA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,357 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,205 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,047 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023 12 Jun 20268 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,866 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,738 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 12 Jun 20267 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,470 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020 12 Jun 20269 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,470 MI
12 Jun 202622 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,972 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
22 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,124 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,591 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
5 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,675 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,675 MI
12 Jun 202621 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,208 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,698 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,250 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,964 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,334 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,737 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2009 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,743 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 12 Jun 202610 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,246 MI
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SW52ETA was registered on 2003-01-06
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