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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB03 ADXMOT history

LB03 ADX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
152,662 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ADX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ADX was last recorded at 152,662 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,606 miles · 3 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
7,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,662 miles
  • 2021 – 142,324 miles
  • 2020 – 136,249 miles
  • 2019 – 124,617 miles
  • 2018 – 116,298 miles
  • 2017 – 114,899 miles
  • 2016 – 109,077 miles
  • 2015 – 101,716 miles
  • 2014 – 93,065 miles
  • 2013 – 87,421 miles
  • 2012 – 81,226 miles
  • 2011 – 75,103 miles
  • 2010 – 67,579 miles
  • 2009 – 62,297 miles
  • 2008 – 53,302 miles
  • 2007 – 42,156 miles
  • 2006 – 29,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,662 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,662 miles (+56)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,662 miles
    Test number
    138734998561
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,606 miles (+10,282)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,606 miles
    Test number
    400955869590
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine OIL FILTER AND SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,324 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,324 miles
    Test number
    640828284178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,097 miles (+5,848)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,097 miles
    Test number
    991025107741
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass136,249 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,249 miles
    Test number
    632038327516
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryM.I.L. illuminated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  6. Fail136,249 miles (+11,632)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,249 miles
    Test number
    276065350826
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryM.I.L. illuminated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  7. Pass124,617 miles (+104)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    833898378760
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail124,513 miles (+8,215)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,513 miles
    Test number
    634088789728
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    833844751151
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail116,298 miles (+1,399)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    766723918012
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass114,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    953868494899
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail114,899 miles (+5,822)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    905338169664
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass109,077 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,077 miles
    Test number
    785219726630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    318098575147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail101,716 miles (+8,651)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    598858075131
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass93,065 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    475435694164
    • NoteEngine top cover and partial undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteSlight oil stains on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension leg top mounts

  17. Fail93,065 miles (+5,644)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    967095594103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edge
    • NoteEngine top cover and partial undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteSlight oil stains on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension leg top mounts

  18. Pass87,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    318032993161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,421 miles (+6,195)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    249981993174
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass81,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    858722892153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,226 miles (+6,123)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    716721392169
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail75,103 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    317499271140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass75,103 miles (+7,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    568079171107
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass67,579 miles (+5,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    262062270410
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass62,297 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    253112159445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,302 miles (+11,146)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    943059978101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,156 miles (+12,645)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    410510467154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,511 miles
    Test number
    254527766460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ADX

Does LB03 ADX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ADX expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ADX?
The MOT on LB03 ADX expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ADX done?
LB03 ADX was recorded at 152,662 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 7,468 miles a year.
Has LB03 ADX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ADX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 ADX 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 LB03 ADX find?
LB03 ADX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects: headlamp lens slightly defective both front; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror.

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