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Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

K40 LSAMOT history

K40 LSA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
141,485 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LSA was last recorded at 141,485 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,744 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,485 miles
  • 2025 – 138,744 miles
  • 2024 – 135,716 miles
  • 2023 – 132,182 miles
  • 2022 – 128,987 miles
  • 2021 – 125,485 miles
  • 2020 – 122,672 miles
  • 2019 – 117,881 miles
  • 2018 – 113,413 miles
  • 2017 – 108,215 miles
  • 2016 – 103,445 miles
  • 2015 – 96,596 miles
  • 2014 – 90,023 miles
  • 2013 – 83,818 miles
  • 2012 – 78,530 miles
  • 2011 – 72,625 miles
  • 2010 – 66,607 miles
  • 2009 – 56,854 miles
  • 2007 – 42,074 miles
  • 2006 – 33,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,485 miles
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills going soft

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.

  • Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,485 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    141,485 miles
    Test number
    123203925632
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills going soft

  2. Pass138,744 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    425635679506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,716 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,716 miles
    Test number
    225521203037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,182 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,182 miles
    Test number
    393818831134
    • AdvisoryTrack rod boots split

  5. Pass128,987 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,987 miles
    Test number
    233743555177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,485 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    857829735967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,672 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,672 miles
    Test number
    947900665758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,881 miles (+4,468)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,881 miles
    Test number
    635031451541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

  9. Pass113,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,413 miles
    Test number
    722411352726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

  10. Fail113,413 miles (+5,198)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,413 miles
    Test number
    839965923187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

  11. Pass108,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,215 miles
    Test number
    699332780573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

  12. Fail108,215 miles (+4,770)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,215 miles
    Test number
    879331224937
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

  13. Pass103,445 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    956923210544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,596 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    278954885149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,023 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    147832784107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,818 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    317359373140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,530 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    375662382145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,625 miles (+6,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,625 miles
    Test number
    155032381130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass66,607 miles (+9,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    172298580176
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass56,854 miles (+14,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    754511199013
    • NoteLower engine cover broken and loose

  21. Pass42,074 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,074 miles
    Test number
    490045487263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    802014826362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 LSA

Does K40 LSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 LSA is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 LSA?
The MOT on K40 LSA is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 LSA done?
K40 LSA was recorded at 141,485 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has K40 LSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LSA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on K40 LSA 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 K40 LSA find?
K40 LSA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: n/s and o/s inner sills going soft.

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