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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

LE03 UZJMOT history

LE03 UZJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
61,831 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UZJ was last recorded at 61,831 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 10,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2016: 59,831 miles, lower than 96,281 miles on 2 May 2014.
  • 8 Jun 2018: 51,276 miles, lower than 60,684 miles on 5 Jun 2017.

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
51,276 miles · 8 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
10,555 miles
Average per year
1,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,831 miles
  • 2018 – 51,276 miles
  • 2017 – 60,684 miles
  • 2016 – 59,838 miles
  • 2014 – 96,281 miles
  • 2013 – 95,025 miles
  • 2012 – 90,195 miles
  • 2011 – 89,100 miles
  • 2010 – 87,414 miles
  • 2008 – 73,545 miles
  • 2006 – 35,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,831 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.

  • General wear/play in front steering/suspension very close to mot fail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,831 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    456558962897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,276 miles (-9,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    847190925968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,684 miles (+846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    559955882804
    • AdvisoryNoise from n/s/f wheel bearing may indicate wear

  4. Pass59,838 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    757029021832
    • AdvisoryGeneral wear/play in front steering/suspension very close to mot fail

  5. Fail59,831 miles (-36,450)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    385337289079
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryGeneral wear/play in front steering/suspension very close to mot fail

  6. Pass96,281 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,281 miles
    Test number
    289082624157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f inner rear of arches(o/s close to prescribed area fail)
    • NoteO/s/f beam pattern poor and close to fail

  7. Pass95,342 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,342 km
    Test number
    796242323194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail95,025 miles (+4,830)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    268096813474
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass90,195 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    398197862113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,100 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,100 miles
    Test number
    558124671151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,414 miles (+13,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    523761320067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,545 miles
    Test number
    404495328340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,545 km (+23,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,545 km
    Test number
    570874828379
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  14. Pass50,490 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,490 km
    Test number
    823814937214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,490 km9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,490 km
    Test number
    360219227471
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass35,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,431 miles
    Test number
    221354766185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 UZJ

Does LE03 UZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 UZJ expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UZJ?
The MOT on LE03 UZJ expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 UZJ done?
LE03 UZJ was recorded at 61,831 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 1,388 miles a year.
Has LE03 UZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UZJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on LE03 UZJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 UZJ find?
LE03 UZJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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