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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LE03 PFYMOT history

LE03 PFY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
150,479 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PFY was last recorded at 150,479 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 12,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,228 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,251 miles
Average per year
6,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,479 miles
  • 2024 – 138,228 miles
  • 2023 – 128,836 miles
  • 2022 – 122,844 miles
  • 2021 – 120,812 miles
  • 2019 – 113,769 miles
  • 2018 – 110,506 miles
  • 2017 – 106,315 miles
  • 2016 – 103,696 miles
  • 2015 – 101,012 miles
  • 2014 – 94,920 miles
  • 2013 – 86,584 miles
  • 2012 – 78,558 miles
  • 2011 – 69,211 miles
  • 2010 – 60,071 miles
  • 2009 – 54,706 miles
  • 2008 – 46,370 miles
  • 2007 – 36,563 miles
  • 2006 – 25,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,479 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,479 miles (+12,251)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,479 miles
    Test number
    567595728664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,228 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,228 miles
    Test number
    308579383284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,836 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,836 miles
    Test number
    364516696705
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,836 miles (+5,992)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,836 miles
    Test number
    165662843146
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emission value too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,844 miles (+2,032)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,844 miles
    Test number
    697320039885
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,812 miles (+7,043)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    402305975355
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    795384658083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,769 miles (+3,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    268362577202
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass110,506 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    429356134698
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail110,506 miles (+4,191)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    121651442163
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,315 miles (+2,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,315 miles
    Test number
    133789781591
    • AdvisoryUnder try fitted

  12. Pass103,696 miles (+685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    765540723771
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass103,011 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    475738252568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,848 miles (+1,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    741103823386
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,012 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    268458945409
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail101,004 miles (+6,084)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    896586645126
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass94,920 miles (+8,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,920 miles
    Test number
    217209844148
    • 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)

  18. Pass86,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    357162443113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,584 miles (+8,026)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    635961243159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass78,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    796172642118
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail78,557 miles (+9,346)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    486802142191
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass69,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    478925441183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail69,211 miles (+9,140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    769855541136
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass60,071 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    264611420404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,706 miles (+8,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    523274039137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail46,370 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,370 miles
    Test number
    530752758125
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cut in tyre but not exposing cords

  27. Pass46,370 miles (+9,807)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,370 miles
    Test number
    860942258189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cut in tyre but not exposing cords

  28. Pass36,563 miles (+11,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    220449957402
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass25,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,058 miles
    Test number
    770310546104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 PFY

Does LE03 PFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 PFY expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PFY?
The MOT on LE03 PFY expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 PFY done?
LE03 PFY was recorded at 150,479 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 6,555 miles a year.
Has LE03 PFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PFY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LE03 PFY 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 LE03 PFY find?
LE03 PFY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 6 more.

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