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BEETLE · Blue

RV53 HFU
MOTValid
MOT due1 Oct 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage60,921 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 December 2025.

PASSED · 2 Oct 2025
Test date2 Oct 2025
Expiry1 Oct 2026
Test number590576377007
Mileage60,921 mi
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2023
Test date11 Nov 2023
Expiry28 Nov 2024
Test number523007990186
Mileage60,057 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2023
Test date11 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number622278167009
Mileage60,057 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PrsRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2022
Test date23 Nov 2022
Expiry28 Nov 2023
Test number143932382764
Mileage59,344 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 Nov 2022
Test date23 Nov 2022
Expiry—
Test number361014002443
Mileage59,344 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PrsRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2021
Test date29 Nov 2021
Expiry28 Nov 2022
Test number906208400317
Mileage58,139 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2020
Test date4 Nov 2020
Expiry26 Nov 2021
Test number871045719903
Mileage56,827 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2019
Test date6 Nov 2019
Expiry26 Nov 2020
Test number427582882969
Mileage54,842 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2018
Test date27 Nov 2018
Expiry26 Nov 2019
Test number881688451951
Mileage52,379 mi
FAILED · 26 Nov 2018
Test date26 Nov 2018
Expiry—
Test number112414241286
Mileage52,376 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2018
Test date8 Jan 2018
Expiry7 Jan 2019
Test number945065225824
Mileage50,076 mi
PASSED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry27 Mar 2018
Test number177281908724
Mileage49,696 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2016
Test date16 Mar 2016
Expiry26 Mar 2017
Test number757301543845
Mileage49,234 mi
PASSED · 23 Mar 2015
Test date23 Mar 2015
Expiry26 Mar 2016
Test number155342485070
Mileage48,675 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2014
Test date20 Mar 2014
Expiry26 Mar 2015
Test number725279774037
Mileage48,283 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
User EnteredCreaking noise from offside front.
FAILED · 19 Mar 2014
Test date19 Mar 2014
Expiry—
Test number829408674075
Mileage48,283 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
User EnteredCreaking noise from offside front.
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry26 Mar 2014
Test number166416283481
Mileage47,461 mi
FAILED · 25 Mar 2013
Test date25 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number616354283002
Mileage47,459 mi
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
DangerousBoth rear tyres are showing cracks.
FAILED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number979801382023
Mileage46,205 mi
PrsNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry23 Mar 2013
Test number577481882008
Mileage46,205 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2011
Test date24 Mar 2011
Expiry23 Mar 2012
Test number405663581051
Mileage42,580 mi
FAILED · 24 Mar 2011
Test date24 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number825933181017
Mileage42,580 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 5 May 2010
Test date5 May 2010
Expiry4 May 2011
Test number464035620112
Mileage38,463 mi
User EnteredNOTE: Nearside door can only be opened using inner door handle with window down as outer door handle is broken
User EnteredFuel level low at time of test
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 5 May 2010
Test date5 May 2010
Expiry—
Test number570505520133
Mileage38,463 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
User EnteredNOTE: Nearside door can only be opened using inner door handle with window down as outer door handle is broken
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredFuel level low at time of test
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 7 Apr 2009
Test date7 Apr 2009
Expiry29 Apr 2010
Test number842007799015
Mileage34,169 mi
PASSED · 30 Apr 2008
Test date30 Apr 2008
Expiry29 Apr 2009
Test number842891928140
Mileage30,592 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2007
Test date21 Apr 2007
Expiry20 Apr 2008
Test number560621017183
Mileage26,249 mi