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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD03 YMMMOT history

LD03 YMM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
62,445 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YMM
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 valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YMM was last recorded at 62,445 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2013: 24,059 miles, lower than 34,059 miles on 6 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,270 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
2,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,445 miles
  • 2025 – 61,270 miles
  • 2023 – 57,781 miles
  • 2022 – 57,364 miles
  • 2021 – 56,392 miles
  • 2020 – 54,907 miles
  • 2019 – 51,940 miles
  • 2018 – 48,852 miles
  • 2017 – 47,404 miles
  • 2016 – 44,669 miles
  • 2015 – 41,706 miles
  • 2014 – 38,188 miles
  • 2013 – 24,059 miles
  • 2012 – 29,503 miles
  • 2010 – 23,387 miles
  • 2009 – 19,233 miles
  • 2008 – 18,054 miles
  • 2007 – 16,611 miles
  • 2006 – 13,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,445 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear side wall deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear side wall deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,445 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    497016981935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,270 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    267427142872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    858451234622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,781 miles (+417)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    530594618528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass57,364 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    524778797738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    124428669701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail56,392 miles (+1,485)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    696199446862
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    187705510800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,907 miles (+2,967)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    395418414153
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass51,940 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    190957946017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,933 miles (+3,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    935350903744
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  12. Pass48,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    429524157043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail48,851 miles (+1,447)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,851 miles
    Test number
    878778537875
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass47,404 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    120871293559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,403 miles (+2,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    562703860322
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass44,669 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    788429197258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall deteriorated
  17. Fail44,668 miles (+2,962)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    346926480893
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall deteriorated
  18. Pass41,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    155405475088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail41,706 miles (+3,518)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    157885275473
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass38,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    866361674094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,188 miles (+14,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    138810474488
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  22. Pass24,059 miles (-10,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,059 miles
    Test number
    538786263080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,059 miles (+4,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    716645063082
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  24. Pass29,503 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,503 miles
    Test number
    147896362433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,387 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,387 miles
    Test number
    834681370286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,233 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,233 miles
    Test number
    301075679466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,054 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,054 miles
    Test number
    854362368252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,611 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,611 miles
    Test number
    322389647457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,326 miles
    Test number
    413553426159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 YMM

Does LD03 YMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 YMM is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YMM?
The MOT on LD03 YMM is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 YMM done?
LD03 YMM was recorded at 62,445 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,451 miles a year.
Has LD03 YMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YMM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 YMM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 YMM find?
LD03 YMM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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