N3WKS - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, registration N3WKS, first registered in March 2004. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 1984cc petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 211 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until December 2025, with the latest test conducted in December 2024. It has recorded a mileage of 75,410 miles. The MOT advisories include corrosion on the rear sub-frame, worn front tyres near the legal limit, and thinning rear brake pads. No serious mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,410 mi
Expires: 02 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 27 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,832 mi
Expires: 26 October 2024
Failed - 25 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,823 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust sleave (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Front Exhaust system insecure bracket not in rubber (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement outer conduate cable broken (1.1.15 (e))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement outer conduate broken (1.1.15 (e))
Passed - 11 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,094 mi
Expires: 10 October 2023
Passed - 13 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,048 mi
Expires: 17 September 2022
Passed - 18 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,685 mi
Expires: 17 September 2021
Passed - 05 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,064 mi
Expires: 04 September 2020
Passed - 20 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,605 mi
Expires: 31 August 2019
Passed - 01 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,483 mi
Expires: 31 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 04 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,780 mi
Expires: 03 July 2017
Passed - 29 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,160 mi
Expires: 28 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,753 mi
Expires: 19 June 2015
Failed - 19 June 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,753 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 12 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,494 mi
Expires: 11 June 2014
Passed - 19 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,637 mi
Expires: 28 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,602 mi
Expires: 28 March 2012
Passed - 22 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,296 mi
Expires: 21 March 2011
Passed - 05 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,977 mi
Expires: 04 June 2010
Failed - 04 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,951 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Major Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- Major Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Passed - 05 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,138 mi
Expires: 04 June 2009
Passed - 14 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,066 mi
Expires: 13 April 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N3WKS?
The MOT expires on 02 December 2025.
What is the tax status of N3WKS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of N3WKS?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N3WKS?
This vehicle produces 211 g/km of CO2 emissions.