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WM53LGN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WM53LGN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,876 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- slight oil leak
11 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,043 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- eml light does not illuminate
4 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 161,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- eml light does not illuminate
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,340 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021 24 Jun 202611 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,326 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Note: Brake pipes greased.
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Note: Exhaust back-box outer skin deteriorated.
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,023 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brakes worn and pitted.
- Windscreen damaged outside of drivers view of road.
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Battery not secured.
23 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery not secured.
- Front brakes worn and pitted.
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen damaged outside of drivers view of road.
2 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,257 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016 24 Jun 20262 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,257 MI
24 Jun 202613 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,125 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,086 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,468 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 24 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,537 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,625 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,625 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,542 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,185 MI
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WM53LGN was registered on 2003-11-19
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