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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LE03 PXAMOT history

LE03 PXA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
148,768 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PXA was last recorded at 148,768 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,378 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
6,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,768 miles
  • 2020 – 147,378 miles
  • 2019 – 142,518 miles
  • 2018 – 131,824 miles
  • 2017 – 128,297 miles
  • 2016 – 122,260 miles
  • 2015 – 115,221 miles
  • 2014 – 106,121 miles
  • 2013 – 98,139 miles
  • 2012 – 89,127 miles
  • 2011 – 79,667 miles
  • 2010 – 69,523 miles
  • 2009 – 58,323 miles
  • 2008 – 47,802 miles
  • 2007 – 34,455 miles
  • 2006 – 33,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,768 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,768 miles (+1,390)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    504287419590
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,378 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,378 miles
    Test number
    419393214352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail147,376 miles (+4,858)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,376 miles
    Test number
    987959685718
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    847463243308
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to run out of shape

  5. Fail142,517 miles (+10,693)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    194048782133
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to run out of shape

  6. Pass131,824 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    357594116711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    563632431182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,297 miles (+6,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    858749883093
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass122,260 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    547894828490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    162545186631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,221 miles (+9,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    686639475631
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass106,121 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    418741354425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,139 miles (+9,012)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    566461753388
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass89,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    317640052332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,127 miles (+9,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    697720752324
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass79,667 miles (+10,144)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,667 miles
    Test number
    488770051394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,523 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    393589340332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,323 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    854906439327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,802 miles (+13,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    933741658361
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

  20. Pass34,455 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    684871257318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    622362046232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 PXA

Does LE03 PXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 PXA expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PXA?
The MOT on LE03 PXA expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 PXA done?
LE03 PXA was recorded at 148,768 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 6,248 miles a year.
Has LE03 PXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PXA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LE03 PXA 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 PXA find?
LE03 PXA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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