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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,398 cc

L30 FUDMOT history

L30 FUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
113,878 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FUD was last recorded at 113,878 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2014: 60,363 miles, lower than 60,488 miles on 11 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,878 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,878 miles
  • 2024 – 111,732 miles
  • 2023 – 109,228 miles
  • 2022 – 106,697 miles
  • 2021 – 104,851 miles
  • 2020 – 103,082 miles
  • 2019 – 101,038 miles
  • 2018 – 95,912 miles
  • 2017 – 86,039 miles
  • 2016 – 76,188 miles
  • 2014 – 60,363 miles
  • 2013 – 54,114 miles
  • 2012 – 45,826 miles
  • 2011 – 37,145 miles
  • 2010 – 28,235 miles
  • 2009 – 25,011 miles
  • 2008 – 21,325 miles
  • 2006 – 16,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet on bulk head

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,878 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    399299035186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail113,878 miles (+3)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    590588226931
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail113,875 miles (+2,143)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,875 miles
    Test number
    777710786617
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass111,732 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    747974136361
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass109,228 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    744729744655
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail109,228 miles (+2,531)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    365801367027
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass106,697 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    301979723476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL COVER CORRODED
  8. Fail106,687 miles (+1,836)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    996839854452
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL COVER CORRODED
  9. Pass104,851 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,851 miles
    Test number
    676041407506
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass103,082 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    580284304709
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Fail103,076 miles (+2,038)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,076 miles
    Test number
    458096998077
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Pass101,038 miles (+5,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    101,038 miles
    Test number
    524808928437
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
  13. Pass95,912 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    905259375829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,526 miles (+9,487)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,526 miles
    Test number
    376462285702
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  15. Pass86,039 miles (+9,851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    508245323710
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack end (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass76,188 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    737055227462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,183 miles (+15,820)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    234556853506
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  18. Pass60,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    885235004191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,363 miles (-125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    535455304170
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Fail60,488 miles (+6,374)8 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    536401904158
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged from rubbing on wheel.
  21. Pass54,114 miles (+8,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    498346703198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass45,826 miles (+8,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    947977182019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass37,145 miles (+8,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,145 miles
    Test number
    128811781076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Pass28,235 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    693870670060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,011 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,011 miles
    Test number
    802062479048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    473949488019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  27. Fail21,322 miles (+4,673)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    910929788089
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  28. Pass16,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,649 miles
    Test number
    782681846349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 FUD

Does L30 FUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 FUD expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 FUD?
The MOT on L30 FUD expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 FUD done?
L30 FUD was recorded at 113,878 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
Has L30 FUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FUD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 FUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 FUD find?
L30 FUD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi, and 3 more.

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