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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE CABRIOLET · Blue

GK53 KDJ
VOLKSWAGEN GK53 KDJ
MOTValid
MOT due8 Oct 2026
First reg1 Jan 2004
Mileage112,102 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 July 2026.

PASSED · 6 Oct 2025
Test date6 Oct 2025
Expiry8 Oct 2026
Test number703206795845
Mileage112,102 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2025
Test date6 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number407289201124
Mileage112,102 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry8 Oct 2025
Test number922090561967
Mileage107,630 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number448261292121
Mileage107,630 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2023
Test date16 Aug 2023
Expiry22 Aug 2024
Test number658658605357
Mileage103,413 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2022
Test date19 Aug 2022
Expiry22 Aug 2023
Test number430930671065
Mileage100,495 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2021
Test date18 Aug 2021
Expiry22 Aug 2022
Test number917775616663
Mileage96,464 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2021
Test date18 Aug 2021
Expiry—
Test number669494275031
Mileage96,464 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2020
Test date12 Aug 2020
Expiry22 Aug 2021
Test number982195626006
Mileage90,184 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson strut top bearing has slight play
PASSED · 12 Aug 2019
Test date12 Aug 2019
Expiry22 Aug 2020
Test number829896865155
Mileage81,571 mi
PASSED · 23 Aug 2018
Test date23 Aug 2018
Expiry22 Aug 2019
Test number613890103403
Mileage73,747 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2017
Test date21 Aug 2017
Expiry20 Aug 2018
Test number533476276861
Mileage64,471 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry18 Aug 2017
Test number238558641558
Mileage58,708 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)
FAILED · 15 Aug 2016
Test date15 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number673231515858
Mileage58,708 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
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)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry30 Sep 2016
Test number306684054110
Mileage57,098 mi
Advisoryplay o/s top mount
Advisoryfront & rear disc rusty & pitted n/s/r brake binding slightly
Advisoryfront tyres worn inner edges
FAILED · 17 Sep 2015
Test date17 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number758923201731
Mileage57,076 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisoryplay o/s top mount
Advisoryfront & rear disc rusty & pitted n/s/r brake binding slightly
Advisoryfront tyres worn inner edges
PASSED · 29 Sep 2014
Test date29 Sep 2014
Expiry28 Sep 2015
Test number459972274272
Mileage54,219 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2014
Test date16 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number987099454214
Mileage54,201 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2014
Test date21 Mar 2014
Expiry22 Mar 2015
Test number145920284429
Mileage52,618 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2013
Test date20 Mar 2013
Expiry22 Mar 2014
Test number476599573089
Mileage48,563 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2012
Test date12 Mar 2012
Expiry22 Mar 2013
Test number107732272470
Mileage45,410 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2012
Test date12 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number417232472062
Mileage45,409 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredtracking could be out
PASSED · 23 Mar 2011
Test date23 Mar 2011
Expiry22 Mar 2012
Test number289632481016
Mileage42,038 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2011
Test date22 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number189991581027
Mileage42,038 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Enteredo/s front tyre deteriorated
PASSED · 8 Mar 2010
Test date8 Mar 2010
Expiry7 Mar 2011
Test number662117560099
Mileage38,087 mi
PASSED · 8 Jun 2009
Test date8 Jun 2009
Expiry3 Jul 2010
Test number683789659159
Mileage35,795 mi
PASSED · 4 Jul 2008
Test date4 Jul 2008
Expiry3 Jul 2009
Test number254016888466
Mileage30,933 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 29 Jun 2007
Test date29 Jun 2007
Expiry28 Jun 2008
Test number574300487149
Mileage24,414 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2007
Test date15 Jan 2007
Expiry14 Jan 2008
Test number952785117089
Mileage20,519 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredWIPER BLADES SOON