GL53NKO - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 8 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,395 mi
Expires: 29 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable cover corroding (1.1.15 (a))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s near hoses started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 25 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,779 mi
Expires: 29 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 25 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,779 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 25 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,549 mi
Expires: 29 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,549 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,014 mi
Expires: 29 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,014 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,759 mi
Expires: 29 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 18 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,661 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside 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))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,353 mi
Expires: 29 September 2021
Failed - 30 September 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,353 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Dangerous Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 19 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,618 mi
Expires: 26 September 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp beam image poor
Failed - 19 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,618 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 11 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,985 mi
Expires: 26 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed - 11 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,985 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 20 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,328 mi
Expires: 26 September 2018
Passed - 13 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,450 mi
Expires: 26 September 2017
Passed - 23 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,900 mi
Expires: 26 September 2016
Failed - 23 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,900 mi
Passed - 12 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,516 mi
Expires: 26 September 2015
Passed - 27 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,415 mi
Expires: 26 September 2014
Failed - 27 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,415 mi
Passed - 09 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,677 mi
Expires: 31 October 2013
Passed - 01 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,101 mi
Expires: 31 October 2012
Passed - 27 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,643 mi
Expires: 26 November 2010
Passed - 25 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,245 mi
Expires: 24 November 2009
Passed - 05 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,399 mi
Expires: 21 November 2008
Passed - 15 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,144 mi
Expires: 21 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL53NKO?
The MOT expires on 29 September 2026.
What is the tax status of GL53NKO?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of GL53NKO?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL53NKO?
This vehicle produces 209 g/km of CO2 emissions.