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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB03 AWZMOT history

LB03 AWZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
122,550 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 AWZ was last recorded at 122,550 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,547 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,550 miles
  • 2022 – 107,136 miles
  • 2021 – 105,763 miles
  • 2020 – 103,140 miles
  • 2019 – 100,415 miles
  • 2018 – 96,968 miles
  • 2017 – 92,759 miles
  • 2016 – 89,060 miles
  • 2015 – 83,853 miles
  • 2014 – 76,428 miles
  • 2013 – 70,439 miles
  • 2012 – 62,265 miles
  • 2011 – 56,605 miles
  • 2010 – 50,714 miles
  • 2009 – 46,122 miles
  • 2008 – 38,394 miles
  • 2007 – 30,334 miles
  • 2006 – 22,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,550 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,550 miles
    Test number
    498232985431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,547 miles (+15,411)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,547 miles
    Test number
    424194339151
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,136 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    320844501135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,131 miles (+1,368)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    895550659781
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass105,763 miles (+2,623)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,763 miles
    Test number
    143326991314
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Offside and Nearside, weak beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Offside and Nearside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass103,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    581715395334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail103,140 miles (+2,725)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    718830501623
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    248243627073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,415 miles (+3,447)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    414186466516
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass96,968 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,968 miles
    Test number
    479730380351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,759 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    110170895550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass89,060 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    300294960166
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail89,060 miles (+5,207)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    447597577980
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail83,853 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,853 miles
    Test number
    267888735178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront top mounts worn
    • NoteFront tyres devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace)
    • NoteRear tyres perished and worn inner edge

  15. Pass83,853 miles (+7,425)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,853 miles
    Test number
    926538035137
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront top mounts worn
    • NoteFront tyres devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace)
    • NoteRear tyres perished and worn inner edge

  16. Pass76,428 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,428 miles
    Test number
    105915134155
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteFront top suspension mounts worn
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteSills damage
    • NoteSlight wear offside rack

  17. Fail76,426 miles (+5,987)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    357835334162
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteFront top suspension mounts worn
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteSills damage
    • NoteSlight wear offside rack

  18. Pass70,439 miles (+8,174)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    217946133169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake discs worn
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteRear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge
    • NoteSlight play front top suspension mounts

  19. Pass62,265 miles (+5,660)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    967798012188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront indicator bulbs pale
    • NoteFront top mounts play

  20. Pass56,605 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    536564641170
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres limit inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront top mounts worn
    • NoteNearside front indicator bulb pale

  21. Fail56,605 miles (+5,891)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    245594941485
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres limit inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)
    • NoteCentre stop ?
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront top mounts worn

  22. Pass50,714 miles (+4,592)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,714 miles
    Test number
    490617530195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres tread wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • NoteAdvise high level stop light inopertive

  23. Pass46,122 miles (+7,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    614709049134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass38,394 miles (+8,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,394 miles
    Test number
    282840158406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass30,334 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,334 miles
    Test number
    263979447445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,732 miles
    Test number
    530710656122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 AWZ

Does LB03 AWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 AWZ expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AWZ?
The MOT on LB03 AWZ expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 AWZ done?
LB03 AWZ was recorded at 122,550 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 5,764 miles a year.
Has LB03 AWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AWZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 AWZ 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 AWZ find?
LB03 AWZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy, and 4 more.

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