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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB03 NCFMOT history

LB03 NCF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
123,536 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NCF
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 NCF was last recorded at 123,536 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2016: 101,435 miles, lower than 155,410 miles on 16 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,921 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,536 miles
  • 2023 – 122,921 miles
  • 2022 – 121,838 miles
  • 2021 – 120,505 miles
  • 2020 – 118,810 miles
  • 2019 – 118,744 miles
  • 2018 – 114,944 miles
  • 2017 – 104,403 miles
  • 2016 – 101,435 miles
  • 2015 – 155,410 miles
  • 2014 – 95,080 miles
  • 2013 – 89,211 miles
  • 2012 – 71,910 miles
  • 2011 – 54,231 miles
  • 2010 – 44,646 miles
  • 2009 – 38,020 miles
  • 2008 – 29,023 miles
  • 2007 – 23,096 miles
  • 2006 – 17,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,536 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,536 miles (+615)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,536 miles
    Test number
    754678563290
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,921 miles (+1,083)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,921 miles
    Test number
    985850179622
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,838 miles
    Test number
    671659359533
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,838 miles (+1,333)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,838 miles
    Test number
    548413362761
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wisebone bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    377270693880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,505 miles (+1,695)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    369763527822
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,810 miles (+66)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,810 miles
    Test number
    969378207953
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail118,744 miles (+3,800)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,744 miles
    Test number
    835946067110
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension top mounting has movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension top mounting has movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    697742082449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,944 miles1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    786277999790
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail114,942 miles (+10,539)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,942 miles
    Test number
    772348570676
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass104,403 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    127192515168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,435 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    161434354836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail101,435 miles (-53,975)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    143364633634
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail155,410 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,410 miles
    Test number
    205796135138
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass155,410 miles (+60,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    155,410 miles
    Test number
    795586935139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass95,080 miles (+5,869)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,080 miles
    Test number
    758517574081
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass89,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,211 miles
    Test number
    219441123236
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail89,211 miles (+17,301)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,211 miles
    Test number
    439748713246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass71,910 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    386278802280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAIRBAG warning light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanging bracket broken

  21. Fail71,910 miles (+17,679)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    128237002294
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAIRBAG warning light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanging bracket broken

  22. Pass54,231 miles (+9,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    837252721216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,646 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    572984820292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,020 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    373025629443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,023 miles
    Test number
    641041418256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail29,023 miles (+5,927)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,023 miles
    Test number
    412471518203
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,096 miles (+5,439)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    110511317259
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front and n\s\r tyres cracking up

  28. Pass17,657 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    911210426224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,655 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    313739916242
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Questions about LB03 NCF

Does LB03 NCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NCF expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NCF?
The MOT on LB03 NCF expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NCF done?
LB03 NCF was recorded at 123,536 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has LB03 NCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NCF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 NCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 NCF find?
LB03 NCF failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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