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BEETLE · Black

SL03 ZDA
MOTValid
MOT due9 Dec 2026
First reg15 Apr 2003
Mileage138,347 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 December 2025.

PASSED · 10 Dec 2025
Test date10 Dec 2025
Expiry9 Dec 2026
Test number591208424117
Mileage138,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm has minor play
FAILED · 26 Nov 2025
Test date26 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number825498769893
Mileage138,235 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Oct 2024
Test date29 Oct 2024
Expiry28 Nov 2025
Test number995598874806
Mileage137,026 mi
PASSED · 29 Nov 2023
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry28 Nov 2024
Test number904365496705
Mileage136,181 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 29 Nov 2023
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number740350861132
Mileage136,181 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2022
Test date31 Oct 2022
Expiry24 Nov 2023
Test number298284763898
Mileage134,910 mi
FAILED · 27 Oct 2022
Test date27 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number295518408251
Mileage134,910 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2021
Test date25 Nov 2021
Expiry24 Nov 2022
Test number818776675335
Mileage134,358 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry11 Apr 2018
Test number546744442460
Mileage132,402 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 6 Apr 2017
Test date6 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number664567109347
Mileage132,402 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryexhaust heatshield loose
PASSED · 8 Apr 2016
Test date8 Apr 2016
Expiry11 Apr 2017
Test number198949576332
Mileage126,594 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 8 Apr 2016
Test date8 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number784734991884
Mileage126,594 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 26 Mar 2015
Test date26 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number529825685079
Mileage118,618 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredsuspension bushes deteriorating
User Enteredbrake pipes deteriorating
PASSED · 26 Mar 2015
Test date26 Mar 2015
Expiry11 Apr 2016
Test number188645485005
Mileage118,618 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredsuspension bushes deteriorating
User Enteredbrake pipes deteriorating
PASSED · 8 Apr 2014
Test date8 Apr 2014
Expiry11 Apr 2015
Test number528838094003
Mileage113,417 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 8 Apr 2014
Test date8 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number955528394088
Mileage113,414 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry11 Apr 2014
Test number858266283024
Mileage105,950 mi
FAILED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number695586783050
Mileage105,948 mi
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2012
Test date12 Apr 2012
Expiry11 Apr 2013
Test number265443002125
Mileage93,685 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2011
Test date16 Mar 2011
Expiry19 Mar 2012
Test number158205471009
Mileage81,736 mi
User Enteredpetrol tank & exhaust centre heat shields insecure
PASSED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry19 Mar 2011
Test number404907870012
Mileage71,050 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2009
Test date10 Mar 2009
Expiry19 Mar 2010
Test number511689069001
Mileage64,259 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2008
Test date12 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number130812878442
Mileage56,367 mi
PrsFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PrsFront Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
PASSED · 12 Mar 2008
Test date12 Mar 2008
Expiry19 Mar 2009
Test number734512378044
Mileage56,367 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2007
Test date20 Mar 2007
Expiry19 Mar 2008
Test number163619077084
Mileage48,769 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2006
Test date14 Mar 2006
Expiry13 Mar 2007
Test number484303876016
Mileage39,831 mi