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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Silver

AE53 LXT
VOLKSWAGEN AE53 LXT
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Nov 2020
First reg5 Sep 2003
Mileage114,563 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

FAILED · 20 Nov 2020
Test date20 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number377968001003
Mileage114,563 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2019
Test date20 Nov 2019
Expiry19 Nov 2020
Test number134332113669
Mileage107,662 mi
FAILED · 15 Nov 2019
Test date15 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number880164687093
Mileage107,656 mi
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2018
Test date2 Nov 2018
Expiry5 Nov 2019
Test number263481739892
Mileage106,919 mi
FAILED · 30 Oct 2018
Test date30 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number185248699248
Mileage106,919 mi
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2017
Test date2 Nov 2017
Expiry5 Nov 2018
Test number148535551373
Mileage105,454 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 2 Nov 2017
Test date2 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number131483721895
Mileage105,454 mi
PrsOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2016
Test date2 Nov 2016
Expiry5 Nov 2017
Test number227217070886
Mileage104,134 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
FAILED · 31 Oct 2016
Test date31 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number609005749343
Mileage104,134 mi
FailOffside Obligatory mirror missing Wing (8.1.1)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper arm (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported At Center plus both joining sleaves. (7.1.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
PASSED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry5 Nov 2016
Test number459332008310
Mileage102,749 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipe connection corroded (2.2.C.1d)
AdvisoryNails in both rear tyres
FAILED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number568720698887
Mileage102,749 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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)
FailOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipe connection corroded (2.2.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry5 Nov 2015
Test number818650714327
Mileage100,206 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredlambda sensor wiring insecure
FAILED · 5 Nov 2014
Test date5 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number429489404420
Mileage100,206 mi
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredlambda sensor wiring insecure
PASSED · 6 Nov 2013
Test date6 Nov 2013
Expiry5 Nov 2014
Test number926840113349
Mileage92,236 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry7 Oct 2013
Test number888032382226
Mileage85,626 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2011
Test date2 Jun 2011
Expiry4 Jun 2012
Test number896863251161
Mileage78,718 mi
PASSED · 5 Jun 2010
Test date5 Jun 2010
Expiry4 Jun 2011
Test number391236450166
Mileage75,257 mi
PASSED · 24 Nov 2008
Test date24 Nov 2008
Expiry3 Dec 2009
Test number791919428350
Mileage65,409 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2007
Test date4 Dec 2007
Expiry3 Dec 2008
Test number432198537390
Mileage46,979 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 4 Dec 2007
Test date4 Dec 2007
Expiry
Test number784948637341
Mileage46,979 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2006
Test date5 Sep 2006
Expiry4 Sep 2007
Test number644458246292
Mileage41,541 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredcentre section bracket broke