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VO53BAU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration VO53BAU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
7 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhausts mount corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,177 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022 9 Jun 202624 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,747 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,851 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change very soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,592 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019 9 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,697 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- epc light on
- EML on
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,424 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017 9 Jun 20266 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,992 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp corroded
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp corroded
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine light on
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,406 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,865 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,411 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 9 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,065 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,307 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,520 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 9 Jun 202630 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,208 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,208 MI
9 Jun 20261 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,248 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 9 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,699 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 9 Jun 202630 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,992 MI
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VO53BAU was registered on 2003-09-01
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