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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

L90 LTBMOT history

L90 LTB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,177 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LTB was last recorded at 53,177 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,602 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,177 miles
  • 2024 – 52,602 miles
  • 2023 – 49,913 miles
  • 2022 – 47,994 miles
  • 2021 – 45,430 miles
  • 2020 – 43,485 miles
  • 2019 – 40,293 miles
  • 2018 – 37,695 miles
  • 2017 – 34,986 miles
  • 2016 – 32,722 miles
  • 2015 – 29,642 miles
  • 2014 – 27,206 miles
  • 2013 – 24,323 miles
  • 2012 – 23,148 miles
  • 2011 – 22,219 miles
  • 2009 – 18,990 miles
  • 2008 – 17,088 miles
  • 2007 – 15,429 miles
  • 2006 – 13,585 miles
  • 2005 – 12,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,177 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split but still clearing screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,177 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    810541308453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,602 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    644168812378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail52,601 miles (+2,688)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    832439408689
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass49,913 miles (+1,919)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,913 miles
    Test number
    128381764358
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in osf and nsf strut top mountings -

  5. Pass47,994 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    934222008178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail47,968 miles (+2,538)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    997489329998
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Coming from EGR valve area (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass45,430 miles (+23)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    594732903682
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail45,407 miles (+1,922)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    803200158162
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes not attached to centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,485 miles (+3,192)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    840243024234
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass40,293 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    550728647749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,695 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    791401888529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,986 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    396071322805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,722 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    639134699277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,642 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,642 miles
    Test number
    576621505205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,206 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,206 miles
    Test number
    249033404229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,535 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    375813024083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,323 miles (+1,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,323 miles
    Test number
    576984293049
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

  18. Pass23,148 miles (+929)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,148 miles
    Test number
    259685692013
    • NoteThe n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.
    • NoteWipers.

  19. Pass22,219 miles (+3,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,219 miles
    Test number
    329245301148
    • NoteThe rear tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

  20. Pass18,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    460259749172
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

  21. Fail18,990 miles (+1,902)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    633039949132
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

  22. Pass17,088 miles (+1,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,088 miles
    Test number
    690539958105
    • NoteOsr tyre nailed

  23. Pass15,429 miles (+1,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    223576767177
    • 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)

  24. Pass13,585 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,585 miles
    Test number
    264814466441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,588 miles
    Test number
    813765415327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 LTB

Does L90 LTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LTB is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 LTB?
The MOT on L90 LTB is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 LTB done?
L90 LTB was recorded at 53,177 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
Has L90 LTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LTB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 LTB 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 L90 LTB find?
L90 LTB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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