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Volkswagen Beetle

Cream · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB03 OTRMOT history

LB03 OTR is a cream petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
120,514 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 OTR was last recorded at 120,514 miles on 6 May 2026, 10,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,723 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,791 miles
Average per year
5,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,514 miles
  • 2025 – 109,723 miles
  • 2024 – 101,465 miles
  • 2023 – 100,458 miles
  • 2021 – 99,149 miles
  • 2020 – 95,787 miles
  • 2019 – 90,935 miles
  • 2018 – 86,842 miles
  • 2017 – 79,401 miles
  • 2016 – 76,270 miles
  • 2015 – 73,309 miles
  • 2014 – 72,309 miles
  • 2013 – 59,583 miles
  • 2012 – 48,800 miles
  • 2011 – 42,344 miles
  • 2010 – 37,612 miles
  • 2009 – 25,911 miles
  • 2008 – 18,206 miles
  • 2007 – 13,017 miles
  • 2006 – 9,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front tyre walls perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,514 miles (+10,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,514 miles
    Test number
    824013470458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    723180136539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,723 miles (+8,258)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    845797769129
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,465 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,465 miles
    Test number
    645633623422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,458 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    537556805125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,149 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,149 miles
    Test number
    945415488592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Pass95,787 miles (+4,852)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    152976189707
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,935 miles (+4,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    187934108003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    973148536435
    • AdvisoryCracks in walls of both front tyres

  10. Fail86,838 miles (+7,437)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    462168351905
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCracks in walls of both front tyres

  11. Pass79,401 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,401 miles
    Test number
    624941049582
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre walls perished

  12. Fail78,892 miles (+2,622)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    501287594328
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre walls perished

  13. Pass76,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    994059986283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,267 miles (+2,958)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,267 miles
    Test number
    653185214409
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass73,309 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,309 miles
    Test number
    955406088663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    428679584272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,307 miles (+12,724)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    137409284293
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass59,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    417660443276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,583 miles (+10,783)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    495590443212
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass48,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    479251542243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,800 miles (+6,456)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    838351842246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass42,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,344 miles
    Test number
    586730331208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,341 miles (+4,729)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    725650631258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,612 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    370397200412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,911 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    962308699107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,206 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,206 miles
    Test number
    643298108250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,193 miles (+5,176)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,193 miles
    Test number
    101771108295
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass13,017 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,017 miles
    Test number
    562999607278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,748 miles
    Test number
    463020216260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail9,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,748 miles
    Test number
    521170516237
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB03 OTR

Does LB03 OTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 OTR is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OTR?
The MOT on LB03 OTR is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 OTR done?
LB03 OTR was recorded at 120,514 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
Has LB03 OTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OTR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 OTR 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 OTR find?
LB03 OTR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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