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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE CABRIOLET · Blue

CV53 CVW
VOLKSWAGEN CV53 CVW
MOTValid
MOT due25 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage137,070 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 January 2026.

PASSED · 26 Sep 2025
Test date26 Sep 2025
Expiry25 Sep 2026
Test number144134178595
Mileage137,070 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Sep 2025
Test date3 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number932863390728
Mileage137,047 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))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2024
Test date28 Aug 2024
Expiry27 Aug 2025
Test number367612869712
Mileage130,836 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))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number614691196333
Mileage130,836 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))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2023
Test date26 Aug 2023
Expiry25 Aug 2024
Test number695835960261
Mileage123,842 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2021
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry31 Oct 2022
Test number572943884949
Mileage122,552 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays fitted masking some items
AdvisoryCoolant leak
PASSED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry28 Oct 2021
Test number453671793197
Mileage121,232 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number480009228812
Mileage121,232 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))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2019
Test date23 Oct 2019
Expiry28 Oct 2020
Test number879407429325
Mileage116,272 mi
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Advisorynearside outer door sill damaged
PASSED · 29 Oct 2018
Test date29 Oct 2018
Expiry28 Oct 2019
Test number651502257416
Mileage111,275 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 22 Oct 2018
Test date22 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number709503566685
Mileage111,207 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))
PASSED · 18 Feb 2016
Test date18 Feb 2016
Expiry17 Feb 2017
Test number796751625732
Mileage106,520 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
FAILED · 9 Feb 2016
Test date9 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number762401407311
Mileage106,521 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
PASSED · 5 Feb 2015
Test date5 Feb 2015
Expiry4 Feb 2016
Test number159906435099
Mileage98,871 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.
FAILED · 5 Feb 2015
Test date5 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number558546035047
Mileage98,869 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.
PASSED · 20 Jan 2014
Test date20 Jan 2014
Expiry31 Jan 2015
Test number546910224061
Mileage89,731 mi
User Enteredwindscreen damaged.
User Enteredengine management lamp on.
FAILED · 7 Jan 2013
Test date7 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number137447903491
Mileage72,077 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Enteredengine management light on.
PASSED · 7 Jan 2013
Test date7 Jan 2013
Expiry31 Jan 2014
Test number725207103001
Mileage72,077 mi
User Enteredengine management light on.
PASSED · 1 Feb 2012
Test date1 Feb 2012
Expiry31 Jan 2013
Test number249292732011
Mileage63,054 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2011
Test date6 Apr 2011
Expiry5 Apr 2012
Test number778716591041
Mileage58,352 mi
PASSED · 1 Apr 2010
Test date1 Apr 2010
Expiry5 Apr 2011
Test number233711690066
Mileage49,431 mi
FAILED · 6 Apr 2009
Test date6 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number492546999012
Mileage39,897 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)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2009
Test date6 Apr 2009
Expiry5 Apr 2010
Test number913926099039
Mileage39,897 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2008
Test date2 Apr 2008
Expiry5 Apr 2009
Test number901413598066
Mileage33,649 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2007
Test date6 Apr 2007
Expiry5 Apr 2008
Test number351796497001
Mileage26,220 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2006
Test date29 Sep 2006
Expiry29 Sep 2007
Test number494572276244
Mileage23,437 mi