OU53MLK - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 12 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,903 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 20 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,207 mi
Expires: 13 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 13 August 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,207 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,843 mi
Expires: 13 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,843 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 31 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,587 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 05 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,674 mi
Expires: 13 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Failed - 05 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,674 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed - 14 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,604 mi
Expires: 13 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 13 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,604 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 08 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,049 mi
Expires: 07 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only when the vehicle is raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only when the vehicle is raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 22 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,321 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,716 mi
Expires: 31 March 2019
Passed - 01 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,952 mi
Expires: 31 March 2018
Passed - 01 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,536 mi
Expires: 31 March 2017
Passed - 19 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,267 mi
Expires: 18 December 2015
Passed - 10 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,822 mi
Expires: 27 October 2014
Failed - 09 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,820 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 03 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,093 mi
Expires: 27 October 2013
Failed - 03 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,093 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Passed - 21 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,959 mi
Expires: 27 October 2012
Failed - 12 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,922 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Passed - 26 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,189 mi
Expires: 27 October 2011
Passed - 20 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,291 mi
Expires: 27 October 2010
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 - 24 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,747 mi
Expires: 27 October 2009
Passed - 23 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,368 mi
Expires: 27 October 2008
Passed - 17 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,411 mi
Expires: 27 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for OU53MLK?
The vehicle's MOT status is Valid.
What is the tax status of OU53MLK?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of OU53MLK?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Yellow. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of OU53MLK?
This vehicle produces 211 g/km of CO2 emissions.