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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB03 OUHMOT history

LB03 OUH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
133,210 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 OUH was last recorded at 133,210 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 8,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,828 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,382 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,210 miles
  • 2021 – 124,828 miles
  • 2019 – 118,935 miles
  • 2018 – 115,148 miles
  • 2017 – 105,249 miles
  • 2016 – 99,468 miles
  • 2015 – 95,603 miles
  • 2014 – 91,727 miles
  • 2013 – 83,841 miles
  • 2012 – 70,425 miles
  • 2011 – 65,200 miles
  • 2010 – 56,259 miles
  • 2009 – 52,729 miles
  • 2008 – 43,701 miles
  • 2006 – 30,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,210 miles
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,210 miles (+8,382)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,210 miles
    Test number
    327352921857
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass124,828 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    460220390341
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail124,826 miles (+5,891)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    587242205955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to misfiring engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,935 miles (+3,787)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,935 miles
    Test number
    127053293721
    • DangerousOffside Front Trackrod end ball joint has play.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight creep.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,148 miles (+9,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    354807504682
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,249 miles (+5,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    520583304675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Pass99,468 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    310122322206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass95,603 miles (+3,876)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,603 miles
    Test number
    247436495145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail91,727 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    286349804271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass91,727 miles (+7,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    797279504242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass83,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    367181213299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,841 miles (+13,416)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    307041413209
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass70,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    719860552104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,425 miles (+5,225)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    328256342173
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail65,200 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    368524961198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass65,200 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    935874561183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,259 miles (+3,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    310539270154
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass52,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    763307859370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,729 miles (+9,028)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    734656259317
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass43,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    234009258304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,701 miles (+6,283)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    401189758467
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass37,418 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    262343808004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    760436536327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OUH

Does LB03 OUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 OUH expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OUH?
The MOT on LB03 OUH expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 OUH done?
LB03 OUH was recorded at 133,210 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has LB03 OUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OUH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 OUH 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 OUH find?
LB03 OUH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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