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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE CABRIOLET · Blue

GV53 BMY
VOLKSWAGEN GV53 BMY
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Jan 2021
First reg1 Oct 2003
Mileage135,483 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due1 Mar 2021

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 July 2026.

PASSED · 9 Jan 2020
Test date9 Jan 2020
Expiry22 Jan 2021
Test number553558002175
Mileage135,483 mi
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 8 Jan 2020
Test date8 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number749871174017
Mileage135,483 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Jan 2019
Test date16 Jan 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2020
Test number705005348570
Mileage130,866 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 16 Jan 2019
Test date16 Jan 2019
Expiry—
Test number755315019936
Mileage130,866 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 23 Jan 2018
Test date23 Jan 2018
Expiry22 Jan 2019
Test number323629827521
Mileage129,374 mi
FAILED · 19 Jan 2018
Test date19 Jan 2018
Expiry—
Test number741819991885
Mileage129,374 mi
FailFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry22 Jan 2018
Test number499973637388
Mileage112,921 mi
FAILED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number324445846473
Mileage112,921 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Jan 2016
Test date20 Jan 2016
Expiry22 Jan 2017
Test number928091612802
Mileage96,006 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2015
Test date9 Jan 2015
Expiry22 Jan 2016
Test number355669305064
Mileage79,834 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2014
Test date18 Jan 2014
Expiry22 Jan 2015
Test number557208314036
Mileage62,698 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredNearside rear brake binding slightly
User EnteredPrivate plates fitted
FAILED · 18 Jan 2014
Test date18 Jan 2014
Expiry—
Test number427388114040
Mileage62,698 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredNearside rear brake binding slightly
User EnteredPrivate plates fitted
FAILED · 18 Jan 2013
Test date18 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number866178113038
Mileage49,573 mi
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Enteredn/s/f wiper blade worn but still clears screen
User Enteredrear exhaust box corroded
PASSED · 18 Jan 2013
Test date18 Jan 2013
Expiry22 Jan 2014
Test number876128313001
Mileage49,573 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Enteredn/s/f wiper blade worn but still clears screen
User Enteredrear exhaust box corroded
PASSED · 11 Jan 2012
Test date11 Jan 2012
Expiry22 Jan 2013
Test number185701512022
Mileage45,478 mi
User EnteredAir bag light on
User EnteredPlastic wheel trims fitted
User EnteredMinor leak of exhaust gases
User EnteredNearside rear coil spring corroded @ base
FAILED · 14 Jan 2011
Test date14 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number188284311420
Mileage43,096 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredairbag warning light on
PASSED · 14 Jan 2011
Test date14 Jan 2011
Expiry22 Jan 2012
Test number399204511062
Mileage43,096 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredairbag warning light on
PASSED · 12 Jan 2010
Test date12 Jan 2010
Expiry22 Jan 2011
Test number652492610085
Mileage39,899 mi
PASSED · 23 Jan 2009
Test date23 Jan 2009
Expiry22 Jan 2010
Test number990773029040
Mileage35,877 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2007
Test date12 Oct 2007
Expiry16 Oct 2008
Test number312135787476
Mileage29,788 mi
PASSED · 13 Oct 2006
Test date13 Oct 2006
Expiry16 Oct 2007
Test number850516886221
Mileage23,489 mi
User Enteredstrongly advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres as worn on inner outer edges