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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB03 UDMMOT history

LB03 UDM is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
124,003 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UDM was last recorded at 124,003 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,133 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
5,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,003 miles
  • 2021 – 123,133 miles
  • 2020 – 122,398 miles
  • 2019 – 120,738 miles
  • 2018 – 117,888 miles
  • 2017 – 115,266 miles
  • 2016 – 111,875 miles
  • 2015 – 108,045 miles
  • 2014 – 105,550 miles
  • 2013 – 102,901 miles
  • 2012 – 99,771 miles
  • 2011 – 95,366 miles
  • 2010 – 87,152 miles
  • 2009 – 77,859 miles
  • 2008 – 65,491 miles
  • 2007 – 51,169 miles
  • 2006 – 41,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,003 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating / leaking
  • AdvisorySills deterioratingRecorded at 2 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.

  • Park brake 16% ,,,, o/s low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,003 miles (+870)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,003 miles
    Test number
    492958574133
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating / leaking
    • AdvisorySills deteriorating

  2. Pass123,133 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,133 miles
    Test number
    421058732455
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking ,,, will need attention
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySills deteriorating

  3. Fail123,130 miles (+732)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    718734877356
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass122,398 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    366609514426
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16% ,,,, o/s low

  5. Fail122,374 miles (+1,636)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    846298295359
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16% ,,,, o/s low

  6. Pass120,738 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,738 miles
    Test number
    258395426392
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s washer not working
    • AdvisoryOil over filled ?
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16% ,,, o/s low

  7. Fail120,738 miles (+2,850)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,738 miles
    Test number
    244733104695
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s washer not working
    • AdvisoryOil over filled ?
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16% ,,, o/s low

  8. Pass117,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    183971872112
    • AdvisoryO/s park brake lower than n/s
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn

  9. Fail117,888 miles (+2,622)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    874603539799
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s park brake lower than n/s
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn

  10. Pass115,266 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    425526256047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  11. Pass111,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,875 miles
    Test number
    735433144505
    • AdvisoryO/s park brake low

  12. Fail111,875 miles (+3,830)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,875 miles
    Test number
    836456198831
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s park brake low

  13. Pass108,045 miles (+2,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    899239145192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCheck engine light on

  14. Pass105,550 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,550 miles
    Test number
    269164654496
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  15. Fail105,550 miles (+2,649)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,550 miles
    Test number
    337114254156
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  16. Fail102,901 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    239510253468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOff side hand-brake lever on calliper does return to stop

  17. Pass102,901 miles (+3,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    706310753161
    • NoteOff side hand-brake lever on calliper does return to stop

  18. Pass99,771 miles (+4,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,771 miles
    Test number
    927050982194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,366 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    686910881106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,267 miles (+8,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    229525571183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass87,152 miles (+9,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,152 miles
    Test number
    862606070186
    • NoteBoth front brakes disc inner faces corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

  22. Pass77,859 miles (+12,368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    990080679145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    223502878157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,491 miles (+14,322)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    231352578420
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,169 miles (+10,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    501656777145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass41,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    264524686139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 UDM

Does LB03 UDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 UDM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UDM?
The MOT on LB03 UDM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 UDM done?
LB03 UDM was recorded at 124,003 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
Has LB03 UDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UDM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 UDM 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 UDM find?
LB03 UDM passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust deteriorating / leaking; sills deteriorating.

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