
Volkswagen Beetle
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass95,912 miles (+386)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,912 miles
- Test number
- 905259375829
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass76,188 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,188 miles
- Test number
- 737055227462
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass60,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 60,363 miles
- Test number
- 885235004191
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
Pass28,235 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,235 miles
- Test number
- 693870670060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,011 miles (+3,686)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 25,011 miles
- Test number
- 802062479048
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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