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VO53HAE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration VO53HAE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 03 Apr 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
21
Passes
5
Failures
80.77%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,254 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2027Advisory 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))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,488 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,664 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,664 MI
9 Jun 202617 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,661 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,441 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,843 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,348 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019 9 Jun 20264 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,792 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Front headlamp kick up image weak both front
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear both rear brakes slightly binding
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear both rear brakes slightly binding
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Front headlamp kick up image weak both front
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,639 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,920 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 9 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,022 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 9 Jun 202610 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,273 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,135 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,468 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
12 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,381 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2011 9 Jun 202617 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,951 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,154 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 9 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,094 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2008 9 Jun 202611 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,227 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2007 9 Jun 202628 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,734 MI
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VO53HAE was registered on 2003-09-10
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