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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 1961 · 1,200 cc

TPN 503MOT history

TPN 503 is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Feb 1961. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 27,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
27,309 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TPN 503
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
6 Feb 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

TPN 503 was last recorded at 27,309 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,308 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 27,309 miles
  • 2021 – 26,792 miles
  • 2020 – 25,551 miles
  • 2019 – 25,078 miles
  • 2018 – 24,834 miles
  • 2017 – 24,670 miles
  • 2016 – 24,611 miles
  • 2015 – 24,246 miles
  • 2013 – 23,701 miles
  • 2012 – 22,748 miles
  • 2011 – 20,401 miles
  • 2010 – 19,471 miles
  • 2009 – 15,654 miles
  • 2008 – 12,735 miles
  • 2006 – 11,123 miles
  • 2005 – 11,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,309 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,309 miles
    Test number
    901798647702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,308 miles (+516)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,308 miles
    Test number
    908364784335
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass26,792 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    593451114573
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corrosion
    • AdvisoryLower Drag link end ball joint has slight play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail26,723 miles (+1,172)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    809466218572
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When position lamps are switched on bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorLower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corrosion
    • AdvisoryLower Drag link end ball joint has slight play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,551 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    592342432413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    752955167539
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail25,078 miles (+244)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    176415620471
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass24,834 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    747600187594
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass24,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    205916070365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill marked (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill marked (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail24,670 miles (+59)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    614764792293
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch sill marked (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch sill marked (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill marked (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill marked (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass24,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,611 miles
    Test number
    438229447474
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight play marked

  12. Fail24,611 miles (+365)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,611 miles
    Test number
    337568179902
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight play marked

  13. Pass24,246 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    737788065096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,244 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    135377155036
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail24,244 miles (+8)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    667569845002
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRefit petrol pipe to floor pan

  16. Fail24,236 miles (+535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    877144315006
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass23,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,701 miles
    Test number
    209465383413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,701 miles (+953)1 dangerous16 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,701 miles
    Test number
    819255873109
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass22,748 miles (+115)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    309961982153
    • DangerousOffside rear and nearside rear body mountings to chassis excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail22,633 miles (+2,232)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    546110762138
    • DangerousOffside rear and nearside rear body mountings to chassis excessively corroded
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass20,401 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,401 miles
    Test number
    656515871185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail20,392 miles (+921)21 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,392 miles
    Test number
    106801031165
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass19,471 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,471 miles
    Test number
    730719270046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,654 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,654 miles
    Test number
    613013189017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,735 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,735 miles
    Test number
    892731568021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,123 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,123 miles
    Test number
    582068126310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,070 miles
    Test number
    224028786007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TPN 503

What vehicle is registration TPN 503 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TPN 503 on a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Feb 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TPN 503 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TPN 503 expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TPN 503?
The MOT on TPN 503 expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TPN 503 done?
TPN 503 was recorded at 27,309 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 978 miles a year.
Has TPN 503 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TPN 503 has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on TPN 503 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TPN 503 find?
TPN 503 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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