GBCV53CVW

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2003 · BLUE · PETROL · 141,391 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-24

MOT History — 29 tests · 20 passed · 9 failed

PASS25 September 2026

141,391 mi

MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

FAIL21 September 2026

141,379 mi

MAJORCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MAJORFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYboth front headlamps poor

PASS21 September 2026

141,379 mi

PASS26 September 2025

137,070 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAIL3 September 2025

137,047 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.44% (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJORFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
ADVISORYCoolant leak
ADVISORYNearside Wiper arm fractured
MAJORExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

PASS28 August 2024

130,836 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAIL27 August 2024

130,836 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

PASS26 August 2023

123,842 mi

ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASS1 November 2021

122,552 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYunder trays fitted masking some items
ADVISORYCoolant leak

PASS27 October 2020

121,232 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAIL27 October 2020

121,232 mi

PRSEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PRSOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASS23 October 2019

116,272 mi

ADVISORYFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORYnearside outer door sill damaged

PASS29 October 2018

111,275 mi

ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FAIL22 October 2018

111,207 mi

MAJORNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJORExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJORNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

PASS18 February 2016

106,520 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYAll road springs corroding
ADVISORYOil leak
ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORYWindscreen scratched
ADVISORYEngine warning light illuminated
ADVISORYEngine cover and undertrays fitted

FAIL9 February 2016

106,521 mi

FAILDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
FAILNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORYNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYAll road springs corroding
ADVISORYOil leak
ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORYWindscreen scratched
ADVISORYEngine warning light illuminated
ADVISORYEngine cover and undertrays fitted
ADVISORYHeadlight adjuster zeroed
ADVISORYItems removed from view

PASS5 February 2015

98,871 mi

USER ENTEREDO/S windscreen wiper outer arc marked.
USER ENTEREDEngine oil on min.
USER ENTEREDDrivers seat not tilting.
USER ENTEREDBoth front brake discs corroded.
USER ENTEREDn/s/r and both front tyres worn low on edges.
USER ENTEREDSlight distortion front brake discs.

FAIL5 February 2015

98,869 mi

FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAILOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTEREDMotifs removed from swept area of windscreen.
USER ENTEREDO/S windscreen wiper outer arc marked.
USER ENTEREDEngine oil on min.
USER ENTEREDDrivers seat not tilting.
USER ENTEREDBoth front brake discs corroded.
USER ENTEREDn/s/r and both front tyres worn low on edges.

PASS20 January 2014

89,731 mi

USER ENTEREDwindscreen damaged.
USER ENTEREDengine management lamp on.

FAIL7 January 2013

72,077 mi

PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTEREDengine management light on.

PASS7 January 2013

72,077 mi

USER ENTEREDengine management light on.

PASS1 February 2012

63,054 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASS6 April 2011

58,352 mi

PASS1 April 2010

49,431 mi

FAIL6 April 2009

39,897 mi

PRSCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PASS6 April 2009

39,897 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PASS2 April 2008

33,649 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PASS6 April 2007

26,220 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PASS29 September 2006

23,437 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Colour: BLUE
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,984 cc
Year: 2003
First registered: 2003-09
CO₂ emissions: 211 g/km
Tax due: 2026-10-01
MOT expiry: 2027-09-24
Recorded mileage: 141,391 mi

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