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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 NSNMOT history

LD03 NSN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
148,528 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 NSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 NSN was last recorded at 148,528 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,519 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,528 miles
  • 2021 – 139,293 miles
  • 2019 – 113,786 miles
  • 2018 – 94,437 miles
  • 2017 – 74,915 miles
  • 2016 – 61,115 miles
  • 2015 – 47,629 miles
  • 2014 – 43,147 miles
  • 2013 – 37,270 miles
  • 2012 – 32,237 miles
  • 2011 – 26,929 miles
  • 2010 – 21,518 miles
  • 2009 – 17,196 miles
  • 2008 – 15,248 miles
  • 2007 – 14,225 miles
  • 2006 – 13,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around mounting bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in O/S front inner steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,528 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,528 miles
    Test number
    146577343930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around mounting bushes

  2. Fail148,519 miles (+9,226)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,519 miles
    Test number
    426700512537
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around mounting bushes

  3. Pass139,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,293 miles
    Test number
    974139288511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slight split on inner plastic
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail139,293 miles (+25,507)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,293 miles
    Test number
    343507427087
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slight split on inner plastic
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass113,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    954331583685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail113,786 miles (+19,349)7 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    712695227339
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass94,437 miles (+19,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    185162165638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn

  8. Pass74,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    598293725192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S front inner steering arm

  9. Fail74,915 miles (+13,800)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    905384570395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S front inner steering arm

  10. Pass61,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    190242568955
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S front inner steering arm

  11. Fail61,115 miles (+13,486)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    317409394619
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S front inner steering arm

  12. Pass47,629 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    935716985036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,533 miles (+4,386)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    108060885095
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass43,147 miles (+5,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    399861784012
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass37,270 miles (+5,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,270 miles
    Test number
    907662893024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass32,237 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    707144182002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail32,237 miles (+5,308)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    555844282065
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass26,929 miles (+5,411)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,929 miles
    Test number
    848328871096
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront discs wearing low

  19. Pass21,518 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,518 miles
    Test number
    570912480048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,196 miles (+1,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    614952499032
    • NoteBoth front tyres low

  21. Pass15,248 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,248 miles
    Test number
    573443698083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,225 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,225 miles
    Test number
    571133297062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,635 miles
    Test number
    181230686418
    • NoteNsf track rod ball joint split

Questions about LD03 NSN

Does LD03 NSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 NSN expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 NSN?
The MOT on LD03 NSN expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 NSN done?
LD03 NSN was recorded at 148,528 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 8,509 miles a year.
Has LD03 NSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 NSN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 NSN 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 LD03 NSN find?
LD03 NSN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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