MOT Car Check

VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Red

PF53 EHE
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Feb 2026
First reg28 Nov 2003
Mileage185,791 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for PF53 EHE.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 28 June 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2025
Test date25 Feb 2025
Expiry24 Feb 2026
Test number201249168544
Mileage185,791 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2024
Test date17 Feb 2024
Expiry16 Feb 2025
Test number297045546400
Mileage181,552 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry28 Mar 2024
Test number849285310613
Mileage176,718 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2022
Test date31 Jan 2022
Expiry30 Jan 2023
Test number507787283405
Mileage174,965 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive maybe diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Jan 2022
Test date31 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number809187441626
Mileage174,965 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive maybe diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2020
Test date22 Dec 2020
Expiry3 Jan 2022
Test number729072573042
Mileage167,976 mi
Advisoryheadlamp pattern weak
Advisoryengine oil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2020
Test date22 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number289534169223
Mileage167,976 mi
DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Advisoryheadlamp pattern weak
Advisoryengine oil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Dec 2019
Test date12 Dec 2019
Expiry3 Jan 2021
Test number905723072621
Mileage163,728 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryengine oil leak
FAILED · 12 Dec 2019
Test date12 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number402967510042
Mileage163,728 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryengine oil leak
PrsExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2019
Test date4 Jan 2019
Expiry3 Jan 2020
Test number108666123292
Mileage155,371 mi
Advisoryboth rear sills corroded and weak
Advisoryoil leaks around engine
AdvisoryOffside Front subframe damaged
Advisorygear box mounting worn
FAILED · 3 Jan 2019
Test date3 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number287812866136
Mileage155,371 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisoryboth rear sills corroded and weak
Advisoryoil leaks around engine
AdvisoryOffside Front subframe damaged
Advisorygear box mounting worn
PASSED · 13 Dec 2017
Test date13 Dec 2017
Expiry2 Jan 2019
Test number970214161539
Mileage149,804 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 3 Jan 2017
Test date3 Jan 2017
Expiry2 Jan 2018
Test number515939752486
Mileage144,975 mi
PASSED · 4 Apr 2016
Test date4 Apr 2016
Expiry3 Apr 2017
Test number916349346586
Mileage135,865 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2015
Test date20 Mar 2015
Expiry19 Mar 2016
Test number126109975059
Mileage122,010 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2015
Test date12 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number927501875004
Mileage122,010 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2014
Test date17 Mar 2014
Expiry16 Mar 2015
Test number368956874057
Mileage114,921 mi
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)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2013
Test date20 Feb 2013
Expiry26 Feb 2014
Test number137351853460
Mileage107,088 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry26 Feb 2013
Test number158398452043
Mileage97,565 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2010
Test date7 Dec 2010
Expiry10 Dec 2011
Test number223371540388
Mileage85,690 mi
User EnteredSteel wheel fitted to n/s/r
User EnteredAirbag light on
User EnteredFuel filter appears to be damp
User Enteredsteering rack inner joints, slight play
PASSED · 1 Dec 2009
Test date1 Dec 2009
Expiry10 Dec 2010
Test number493775839308
Mileage69,884 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 11 Dec 2008
Test date11 Dec 2008
Expiry10 Dec 2009
Test number391806748372
Mileage62,930 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredREVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING
User EnteredBOTH NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED AROUND EDGES
PASSED · 7 Nov 2007
Test date7 Nov 2007
Expiry5 Dec 2008
Test number212111117395
Mileage51,622 mi
FAILED · 6 Nov 2007
Test date6 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number563040717353
Mileage51,619 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 6 Dec 2006
Test date6 Dec 2006
Expiry5 Dec 2007
Test number380680346385
Mileage40,925 mi