GF53TXC - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 11 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
21
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,816 mi
Expires: 22 June 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 01 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,558 mi
Expires: 31 May 2025
Passed - 03 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,585 mi
Expires: 02 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Failed - 26 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,553 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps too high (adjusters ineffective). (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Passed - 12 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,354 mi
Expires: 30 August 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 27 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,922 mi
Expires: 30 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 27 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,922 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,806 mi
Expires: 30 August 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 01 August 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,243 mi
Expires: 30 August 2020
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 01 August 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,243 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 03 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,006 mi
Expires: 30 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 03 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,006 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 31 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,146 mi
Expires: 30 August 2018
Failed - 30 August 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,146 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,326 mi
Expires: 16 February 2018
Failed - 20 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,325 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine light on
Passed - 17 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,244 mi
Expires: 16 February 2017
Passed - 17 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,082 mi
Expires: 16 July 2016
Passed - 17 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,905 mi
Expires: 16 July 2015
Failed - 12 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,901 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 15 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,986 mi
Expires: 14 July 2014
Failed - 12 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,984 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Passed - 22 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,031 mi
Expires: 09 July 2013
Failed - 22 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,031 mi
Passed - 09 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,183 mi
Expires: 09 July 2012
Passed - 10 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,483 mi
Expires: 09 July 2011
Passed - 07 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,048 mi
Expires: 06 July 2010
Passed - 28 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,795 mi
Expires: 28 June 2009
Failed - 28 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,795 mi
Passed - 29 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,343 mi
Expires: 28 June 2008
Passed - 17 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,071 mi
Expires: 18 October 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GF53TXC?
The MOT expires on 22 June 2026.
What is the tax status of GF53TXC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of GF53TXC?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GF53TXC?
This vehicle produces 185 g/km of CO2 emissions.