Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LD03 OBSMOT history
LD03 OBS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 33,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 33,101 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 OBS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 OBS was last recorded at 33,101 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 33,064 miles · 8 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 1,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,101 miles
- 2024 – 33,064 miles
- 2023 – 32,205 miles
- 2022 – 31,046 miles
- 2021 – 30,121 miles
- 2020 – 29,062 miles
- 2019 – 27,236 miles
- 2018 – 25,588 miles
- 2017 – 24,531 miles
- 2016 – 23,543 miles
- 2015 – 22,465 miles
- 2014 – 21,587 miles
- 2013 – 20,489 miles
- 2012 – 19,434 miles
- 2011 – 18,386 miles
- 2010 – 16,655 miles
- 2009 – 14,732 miles
- 2008 – 13,576 miles
- 2006 – 10,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,101 miles (+37)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 33,101 miles
- Test number
- 622970004183
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass33,064 miles (+859)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 33,064 miles
- Test number
- 207290676050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass32,205 miles (+1,159)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 32,205 miles
- Test number
- 788991032858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass31,046 miles (+925)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 31,046 miles
- Test number
- 152958347101
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass30,121 miles (+1,059)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 30,121 miles
- Test number
- 279475731470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,062 miles (+1,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 29,062 miles
- Test number
- 555787047367
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass27,236 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 27,236 miles
- Test number
- 642423133475
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass25,588 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 25,588 miles
- Test number
- 835028861951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,531 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 24,531 miles
- Test number
- 508047062925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,543 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 23,543 miles
- Test number
- 911469360209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,465 miles (+878)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 22,465 miles
- Test number
- 555469225047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteOffside Front tyre deteriorating
- NoteOffside Rear tyre deteriorating
Pass21,587 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 21,587 miles
- Test number
- 959647854074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,489 miles (+1,055)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 20,489 miles
- Test number
- 787429343009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,434 miles (+1,048)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 19,434 miles
- Test number
- 375097032015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,386 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 18,386 miles
- Test number
- 915607451004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,655 miles (+1,923)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 16,655 miles
- Test number
- 120213140484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,732 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,732 miles
- Test number
- 141844949051
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass14,732 miles (+1,156)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 14,732 miles
- Test number
- 730214049068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,576 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 13,576 miles
- Test number
- 643348858052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 10,935 miles
- Test number
- 972212476055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 OBS
- Does LD03 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 OBS is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 OBS?
- The MOT on LD03 OBS is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 OBS done?
- LD03 OBS was recorded at 33,101 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 1,116 miles a year.
- Has LD03 OBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 OBS has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2009.
- Has the mileage on LD03 OBS 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 OBS find?
- LD03 OBS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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