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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LE03 POHMOT history

LE03 POH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
56,145 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 POH
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
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 POH was last recorded at 56,145 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 4,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,414 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,731 miles
Average per year
2,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,145 miles
  • 2023 – 51,414 miles
  • 2022 – 46,950 miles
  • 2020 – 44,458 miles
  • 2019 – 42,476 miles
  • 2018 – 40,825 miles
  • 2016 – 39,697 miles
  • 2015 – 37,555 miles
  • 2014 – 34,782 miles
  • 2013 – 33,513 miles
  • 2012 – 31,128 miles
  • 2011 – 29,708 miles
  • 2010 – 29,546 miles
  • 2009 – 27,131 miles
  • 2008 – 23,031 miles
  • 2007 – 19,619 miles
  • 2006 – 12,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,145 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,145 miles (+4,731)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    590303734853
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,414 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    607513980360
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail51,414 miles (+4,464)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    935307683260
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass46,950 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    977734413331
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass44,458 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    358267719341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail44,457 miles (+1,981)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    963426980157
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass42,476 miles (+1,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    646040125729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass40,825 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,825 miles
    Test number
    625677521261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,697 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    334378377081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    195958849815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,554 miles (+2,772)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,554 miles
    Test number
    685499026441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage os side repeater lense (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view os side mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cracks roadface
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre low air pressure, cut inner wall, cracks around circumference of roadface

  12. Pass34,782 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    965198224251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,781 miles (+1,268)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    418077224263
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass33,513 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    939627703105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,128 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    206174912178
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteMain beam tell tale light not working

  16. Fail31,128 miles (+1,420)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    318619902124
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteMain beam tell tale light not working

  17. Pass29,708 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    266861111114
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake arms do not fully return
    • NoteFront discs pitted on edges
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked

  18. Fail29,708 miles (+162)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    175911611145
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake arms do not fully return
    • NoteFront discs pitted on edges
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked

  19. Pass29,546 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    283705300132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,131 miles (+4,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    834175829171
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low

  21. Pass23,031 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,031 miles
    Test number
    561502818189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,025 miles (+3,406)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    823889408136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  23. Pass19,619 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,619 miles
    Test number
    123885217128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,894 miles
    Test number
    983687366163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,593 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,593 miles
    Test number
    811747166122
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LE03 POH

Does LE03 POH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 POH expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 POH?
The MOT on LE03 POH expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 POH done?
LE03 POH was recorded at 56,145 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 2,314 miles a year.
Has LE03 POH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 POH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LE03 POH 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 POH find?
LE03 POH passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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