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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

L3 YGTMOT history

L3 YGT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
103,963 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YGT was last recorded at 103,963 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 3,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,184 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,779 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,963 miles
  • 2023 – 100,184 miles
  • 2022 – 97,906 miles
  • 2021 – 96,297 miles
  • 2020 – 93,461 miles
  • 2019 – 89,813 miles
  • 2018 – 83,217 miles
  • 2017 – 76,066 miles
  • 2016 – 70,159 miles
  • 2015 – 65,705 miles
  • 2014 – 56,702 miles
  • 2013 – 47,002 miles
  • 2012 – 37,537 miles
  • 2010 – 27,656 miles
  • 2009 – 21,451 miles
  • 2008 – 17,119 miles
  • 2007 – 13,129 miles
  • 2006 – 10,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,963 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,963 miles (+3,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    633404074526
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    793237631461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,184 miles (+2,278)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    914097453046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    491194691354
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail97,906 miles (+1,609)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    359489839486
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,297 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    392160457795
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,257 miles (+2,796)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    611608275932
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass93,461 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    578477544542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail93,459 miles (+3,646)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    721764424892
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass89,813 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,813 miles
    Test number
    182108458197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,217 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    785294338623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail83,171 miles (+7,105)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,171 miles
    Test number
    666501070036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass76,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    824468194905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail76,066 miles (+5,907)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    967797570263
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    551869581613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,159 miles (+4,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    866343341570
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,705 miles (+9,003)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    268941935168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass56,702 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,702 miles
    Test number
    508331624174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail56,699 miles (+9,697)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    688630124196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass47,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    876294173096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,002 miles (+9,465)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    857824573058
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Fail37,537 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,537 miles
    Test number
    128456572011
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass37,537 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,537 miles
    Test number
    589176772046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,656 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,656 miles
    Test number
    472602040311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,656 miles (+2,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,656 miles
    Test number
    541482440345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,646 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,646 miles
    Test number
    572139010048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,451 miles (+4,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,451 miles
    Test number
    922840829071
    • NoteNear-side washer jet partially blocked

  28. Pass17,119 miles (+3,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,119 miles
    Test number
    804746018066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass13,129 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,129 miles
    Test number
    441467917052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,633 miles
    Test number
    262359916014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YGT

Does L3 YGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 YGT expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 YGT?
The MOT on L3 YGT expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 YGT done?
L3 YGT was recorded at 103,963 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has L3 YGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YGT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 YGT 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 L3 YGT find?
L3 YGT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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