
Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LB03 FCGMOT history
LB03 FCG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 136,590 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 FCG
- 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
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 FCG was last recorded at 136,590 miles on 30 May 2025, 8,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,354 miles · 3 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,236 miles
- Average per year
- 6,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,590 miles
- 2024 – 128,354 miles
- 2023 – 126,485 miles
- 2022 – 121,702 miles
- 2021 – 116,867 miles
- 2020 – 112,765 miles
- 2019 – 106,878 miles
- 2018 – 100,586 miles
- 2017 – 94,745 miles
- 2016 – 88,214 miles
- 2015 – 82,200 miles
- 2014 – 77,354 miles
- 2013 – 73,177 miles
- 2012 – 70,060 miles
- 2011 – 67,492 miles
- 2010 – 58,024 miles
- 2009 – 48,730 miles
- 2008 – 38,865 miles
- 2007 – 30,478 miles
- 2006 – 22,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps have moisture inside
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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Stone chip to window screen
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,590 miles (+8,236)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 136,590 miles
- Test number
- 652396444616
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps have moisture inside
Pass128,354 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 128,354 miles
- Test number
- 660849619186
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens holed - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear axle, both forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
Fail128,354 miles (+1,869)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,354 miles
- Test number
- 191483031936
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens holed - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear axle, both forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
Pass126,485 miles (+118)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 126,485 miles
- Test number
- 866310324106
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded and splitting - no movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded
- AdvisoryRear axle, both forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
Fail126,367 miles (+4,665)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,367 miles
- Test number
- 885415209037
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken up internally (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded and splitting - no movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is partially unbonded
- AdvisoryRear axle, both forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
Pass121,702 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 121,702 miles
- Test number
- 657797943342
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryStone chip to window screen
Fail121,701 miles (+4,834)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,701 miles
- Test number
- 101866968441
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryStone chip to window screen
Pass116,867 miles (+2)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 116,867 miles
- Test number
- 336195017339
- AdvisoryCAT to centre exhaust join sleeve clamp corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged and holed (taped over) and has water in - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to stress crack
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes partially unbonded and slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn/wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryRear axle, both forward bushes deteriorated - no movement
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak - n/s lower corner of radiator
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
Fail116,865 miles (+4,100)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,865 miles
- Test number
- 478104772745
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCAT to centre exhaust join sleeve clamp corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged and holed (taped over) and has water in - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to stress crack
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes partially unbonded and slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn/wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryRear axle, both forward bushes deteriorated - no movement
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak - n/s lower corner of radiator
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
Pass112,765 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 112,765 miles
- Test number
- 437094048494
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section ,also front section to manifold has a bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting corroded
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleave clamp corroded
- AdvisoryHead light lenses starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryStone chip to window screen
Fail112,765 miles (+5,887)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,765 miles
- Test number
- 567868587552
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section ,also front section to manifold has a bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting corroded
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleave clamp corroded
- AdvisoryHead light lenses starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryStone chip to window screen
Pass106,878 miles (+6,292)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 106,878 miles
- Test number
- 608245734706
- 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTED OFF...
- AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS...
Pass100,586 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,586 miles
- Test number
- 573202481604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,585 miles (+5,840)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,585 miles
- Test number
- 910233371889
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass94,745 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,745 miles
- Test number
- 749459722375
- 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)
Fail94,745 miles (+117)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,745 miles
- Test number
- 618757324753
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,628 miles (+6,414)8 failures1 repaired14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,628 miles
- Test number
- 809494299765
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated also cracked (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, all others 5mm approx. (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap noisy
- AdvisoryRear rear end of n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly stress cracked and have cuts to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length
- AdvisoryBoth track rod end ball joint boots slightly stress cracked
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken - can be welded
- AdvisorySlight lip to front brake discs
Pass88,214 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,214 miles
- Test number
- 107873555498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,200 miles (+4,846)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 82,200 miles
- Test number
- 509909145107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,354 miles (+4,177)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 77,354 miles
- Test number
- 228698444193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,177 miles (+3,117)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 73,177 miles
- Test number
- 395890753197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,060 miles (+2,568)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 345538952152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,492 miles (+9,468)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 67,492 miles
- Test number
- 298274551436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,024 miles (+9,294)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 58,024 miles
- Test number
- 292604440119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,730 miles (+9,865)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,730 miles
- Test number
- 640836439195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,865 miles (+8,387)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,865 miles
- Test number
- 121959248173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,478 miles
- Test number
- 414355857101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,478 miles (+8,149)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,478 miles
- Test number
- 564825757128
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Pass22,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,329 miles
- Test number
- 533732856114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 FCG
- Does LB03 FCG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 FCG expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 FCG?
- The MOT on LB03 FCG expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 FCG done?
- LB03 FCG was recorded at 136,590 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 6,015 miles a year.
- Has LB03 FCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 FCG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB03 FCG 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 FCG find?
- LB03 FCG passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both headlamps have moisture inside.
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