
Volkswagen Beetle
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass108,106 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 108,106 miles
- Test number
- 715544820800
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass91,075 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 91,075 miles
- Test number
- 570498874729
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
Pass84,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,320 miles
- Test number
- 598311224355
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
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)
Pass69,981 miles (+5,007)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,981 miles
- Test number
- 119908771412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 64,974 miles
- Test number
- 131742170435
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass56,873 miles (+5,635)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,873 miles
- Test number
- 472676279046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 51,238 miles
- Test number
- 341946288085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,380 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 41,380 miles
- Test number
- 441935197012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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