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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 MZXMOT history

LB03 MZX is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
115,716 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 MZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 MZX was last recorded at 115,716 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 2,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,745 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,971 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,716 miles
  • 2021 – 112,745 miles
  • 2020 – 108,607 miles
  • 2019 – 105,932 miles
  • 2018 – 98,881 miles
  • 2017 – 90,168 miles
  • 2016 – 82,312 miles
  • 2014 – 75,634 miles
  • 2013 – 67,861 miles
  • 2011 – 62,550 miles
  • 2010 – 55,241 miles
  • 2008 – 48,944 miles
  • 2007 – 40,158 miles
  • 2006 – 25,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,716 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Engine light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,716 miles (+2,971)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    580095121151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass112,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,745 miles
    Test number
    536315665341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,745 miles (+4,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,745 miles
    Test number
    622785905712
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass108,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    615248407074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,607 miles (+2,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    449655788310
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,932 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    305378097266
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  7. Fail105,854 miles (+6,973)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    949576956004
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  8. Pass98,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    557512289011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,881 miles (+8,713)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    179490666659
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    653687463268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,168 miles (+306)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    926212084585
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail89,862 miles (+7,550)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,862 miles
    Test number
    724549691740
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Pass82,312 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    178849033931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,634 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    645922004334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,626 miles (+3,411)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    966185094295
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass72,215 miles (+104)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    936561514062
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail72,111 miles (+4,250)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,111 miles
    Test number
    757556304086
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,861 miles (+5,311)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,861 miles
    Test number
    276513103015
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass62,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    296675451342
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail62,550 miles (+3,581)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    558665351301
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass58,969 miles (+3,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    868614611023
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass55,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,241 miles
    Test number
    200345100070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail55,241 miles (+6,297)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,241 miles
    Test number
    293975200094
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail48,944 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    472763918445
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  25. Pass48,944 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    812573418368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,158 miles (+14,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    223481497244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,988 miles
    Test number
    283335166188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,988 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,988 miles
    Test number
    173795066129
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB03 MZX

Does LB03 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 MZX expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 MZX?
The MOT on LB03 MZX expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 MZX done?
LB03 MZX was recorded at 115,716 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has LB03 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 MZX has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 MZX 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 MZX find?
LB03 MZX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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