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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LE03 SZYMOT history

LE03 SZY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
79,817 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SZY
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
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SZY was last recorded at 79,817 miles on 26 May 2023, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,116 miles · 29 Mar 2016
Between the last two tests
701 miles
Average per year
4,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,817 miles
  • 2016 – 79,116 miles
  • 2014 – 74,279 miles
  • 2013 – 68,428 miles
  • 2012 – 60,302 miles
  • 2010 – 52,206 miles
  • 2009 – 38,516 miles
  • 2008 – 25,985 miles
  • 2007 – 15,924 miles
  • 2006 – 11,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,817 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,817 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    365778947516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    728307787173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,116 miles (+4,837)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    978306470125
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  4. Pass74,279 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    408344814310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,428 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,428 miles
    Test number
    459985313438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  6. Pass65,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    488453713111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,415 miles (+5,113)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    769982513132
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass60,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,302 miles
    Test number
    906470832173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,302 miles (+8,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,302 miles
    Test number
    998890632198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  10. Pass52,206 miles (+247)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    204177330320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsf osf nsr tyres sidewall damage
  11. Fail51,959 miles (+13,443)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    270340930385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsf osf nsr tyres sidewall damage
  12. Pass38,516 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    720377629373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,338 miles (+12,353)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    944393929312
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damage
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOsf tyre sidewall damage
  14. Pass25,985 miles (+10,061)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,985 miles
    Test number
    470423038443
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light indicates a fault
    • NoteNsr osf tyres sidewall damage
  15. Pass15,924 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,924 miles
    Test number
    393193617369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,380 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,380 miles
    Test number
    193460707232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,251 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,251 miles
    Test number
    512312306281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,195 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,195 miles
    Test number
    382061906487
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LE03 SZY

Does LE03 SZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 SZY expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SZY?
The MOT on LE03 SZY expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 SZY done?
LE03 SZY was recorded at 79,817 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
Has LE03 SZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SZY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LE03 SZY 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 SZY find?
LE03 SZY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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