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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD03 TZTMOT history

LD03 TZT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
108,106 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 TZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 TZT was last recorded at 108,106 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,090 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,106 miles
  • 2023 – 100,510 miles
  • 2022 – 100,506 miles
  • 2020 – 97,158 miles
  • 2019 – 95,188 miles
  • 2018 – 91,075 miles
  • 2016 – 90,459 miles
  • 2015 – 87,533 miles
  • 2014 – 84,320 miles
  • 2013 – 78,900 miles
  • 2012 – 74,824 miles
  • 2011 – 70,238 miles
  • 2010 – 64,974 miles
  • 2009 – 56,873 miles
  • 2008 – 51,238 miles
  • 2007 – 41,380 miles
  • 2006 – 28,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Hydrocarbon and Lambda readings too High

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Dip stick broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,106 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    715544820800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,090 miles (+7,580)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,090 miles
    Test number
    391081869548
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s sills showing signs of age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive
  3. Pass100,510 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,510 miles
    Test number
    525677969437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail100,506 miles (+2)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,506 miles
    Test number
    975387078198
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Hydrocarbon and Lambda readings too High (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail100,504 miles (+3,346)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    141658652082
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Hydrocarbon and Lambda readings too High (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass97,158 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    937710279928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail97,154 miles (+1,966)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,154 miles
    Test number
    957896021526
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass95,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    129071993920
    • AdvisoryDip stick broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail95,188 miles (+4,113)3 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    898253185401
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDip stick broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,075 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,075 miles
    Test number
    570498874729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,459 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    626117249440
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres cracking
  12. Fail90,457 miles (+2,924)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    452611937884
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres cracking
  13. Pass87,533 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    881604952739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  14. Fail87,527 miles (+3,207)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    528724346425
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported cat to mid section clamp sleeve split + insecure (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMIL light staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  15. Pass84,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    598311224355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,320 miles (+5,420)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    595707814310
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated
  17. Pass78,900 miles (+4,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    845381233335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass74,824 miles (+4,586)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    969501392239
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp indicates a fault
  19. Pass70,238 miles (+257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    667761321317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass69,981 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    119908771412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    131742170435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,974 miles (+8,101)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    662702370021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  23. Pass56,873 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    472676279046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    341946288085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,238 miles (+9,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    232716388048
    • FailureFront 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)
  26. Pass41,380 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    441935197012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,261 miles (+13,185)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    404277287070
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHAND BRAKE OPERATION UNEVEN
  28. Pass28,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    482032766011
    • NoteRear tyres worn. Suspect puncture o/s/r.

Questions about LD03 TZT

Does LD03 TZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 TZT expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 TZT?
The MOT on LD03 TZT expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 TZT done?
LD03 TZT was recorded at 108,106 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
Has LD03 TZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 TZT has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 TZT 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 TZT find?
LD03 TZT passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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