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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB03 VLLMOT history

LB03 VLL is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,709 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VLL was last recorded at 98,709 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 7,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,528 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,181 miles
Average per year
3,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,709 miles
  • 2025 – 91,528 miles
  • 2024 – 84,085 miles
  • 2023 – 74,271 miles
  • 2022 – 68,605 miles
  • 2021 – 64,268 miles
  • 2020 – 64,259 miles
  • 2019 – 63,004 miles
  • 2018 – 58,657 miles
  • 2017 – 56,654 miles
  • 2016 – 53,672 miles
  • 2015 – 50,367 miles
  • 2014 – 47,483 miles
  • 2013 – 44,109 miles
  • 2012 – 42,305 miles
  • 2011 – 37,836 miles
  • 2010 – 32,213 miles
  • 2009 – 29,743 miles
  • 2008 – 28,071 miles
  • 2007 – 25,031 miles
  • 2006 – 21,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    121493066479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,709 miles (+7,181)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    974576174611
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,528 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    465397607740
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail91,528 miles (+7,443)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    933962368164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,085 miles (+9,814)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    193786285469
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,271 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    751724061421
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail74,271 miles (+5,666)2 dangerous3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    999476201210
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass68,605 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    770290974760
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail68,588 miles (+4,320)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    916013043667
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass64,268 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    144922414317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,259 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    926807458647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass63,004 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    636150254734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,657 miles (+2,003)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    259735326118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass56,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,654 miles
    Test number
    995215409969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail56,652 miles (+2,980)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,652 miles
    Test number
    902071166549
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,672 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    654460871229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,367 miles (+2,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    168896265135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass47,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    336461744163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,483 miles (+3,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    187859634184
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass44,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    217860273161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail44,109 miles (+1,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    545399063136
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass42,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    865421572109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,305 miles (+4,469)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    758511672145
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,836 miles
    Test number
    989674951196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,836 miles (+5,623)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,836 miles
    Test number
    237324751190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass32,213 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,213 miles
    Test number
    831086460196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,743 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    751783569197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,071 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,071 miles
    Test number
    113276978187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,031 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    381089667174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,210 miles
    Test number
    384625086183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VLL

Does LB03 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VLL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VLL?
The MOT on LB03 VLL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VLL done?
LB03 VLL was recorded at 98,709 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
Has LB03 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VLL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VLL 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 VLL find?
LB03 VLL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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