Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LB03 UNVMOT history
LB03 UNV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 153,189 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,718 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 UNV
- 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
- 31 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 UNV was last recorded at 153,189 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,359 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,830 miles
- Average per year
- 6,718 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,189 miles
- 2025 – 150,359 miles
- 2024 – 144,166 miles
- 2023 – 139,687 miles
- 2022 – 135,079 miles
- 2021 – 129,499 miles
- 2019 – 120,049 miles
- 2018 – 112,586 miles
- 2017 – 105,974 miles
- 2016 – 101,522 miles
- 2015 – 94,331 miles
- 2014 – 83,581 miles
- 2013 – 72,565 miles
- 2012 – 68,447 miles
- 2011 – 62,285 miles
- 2009 – 48,346 miles
- 2008 – 42,336 miles
- 2007 – 30,646 miles
- 2006 – 21,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
All 4 suspension coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small end clip starting to leak grease
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,189 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 153,189 miles
- Test number
- 794730404143
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail153,189 miles (+2,830)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,189 miles
- Test number
- 766114208456
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light missing
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass150,359 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 150,359 miles
- Test number
- 231784992719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,359 miles (+6,193)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,359 miles
- Test number
- 481099849110
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around inner clip,leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,166 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 144,166 miles
- Test number
- 211745422017
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small end clip starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight delamination to lower edges of windscreen
Fail144,164 miles (+4,477)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,164 miles
- Test number
- 289761758810
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small end clip starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight delamination to lower edges of windscreen
Pass139,687 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 139,687 miles
- Test number
- 659975419533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail139,687 miles (+4,608)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,687 miles
- Test number
- 913907406366
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,079 miles (+5,580)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,079 miles
- Test number
- 712667933754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,499 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,499 miles
- Test number
- 118770271053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,498 miles (+9,449)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,498 miles
- Test number
- 863654906687
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,049 miles (+7,463)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,049 miles
- Test number
- 378606418580
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust box bracket clamp broken off / corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90 percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90 percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass112,586 miles (+6,612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 112,586 miles
- Test number
- 476167767966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,974 miles (+4,452)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 105,974 miles
- Test number
- 991153180535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,522 miles (+7,191)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 101,522 miles
- Test number
- 926463136893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,331 miles (+10,750)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,331 miles
- Test number
- 706036595120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 83,581 miles
- Test number
- 798207494169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,578 miles (+11,013)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,578 miles
- Test number
- 486557194155
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass72,565 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,565 miles
- Test number
- 328342393030
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating advice change
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Fail72,565 miles (+4,118)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,565 miles
- Test number
- 677042993049
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating advice change
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Pass68,447 miles (+6,162)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 898291082009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,285 miles (+13,939)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,285 miles
- Test number
- 996283081086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,346 miles (+6,010)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 48,346 miles
- Test number
- 671803719208
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating
- NoteNearside windscreen wiper blade split
Pass42,336 miles (+11,690)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 42,336 miles
- Test number
- 310243218435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,646 miles (+9,614)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 30,646 miles
- Test number
- 741181197173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 21,032 miles
- Test number
- 610518896181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 UNV
- Does LB03 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 UNV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 UNV?
- The MOT on LB03 UNV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 UNV done?
- LB03 UNV was recorded at 153,189 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,718 miles a year.
- Has LB03 UNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 UNV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB03 UNV 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 UNV find?
- LB03 UNV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective; central heatshield loose, and 8 more.
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