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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LE03 VDFMOT history

LE03 VDF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
140,915 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VDF
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
11 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VDF was last recorded at 140,915 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,915 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,915 miles
  • 2024 – 132,243 miles
  • 2023 – 124,296 miles
  • 2022 – 115,392 miles
  • 2021 – 109,067 miles
  • 2020 – 103,555 miles
  • 2019 – 92,281 miles
  • 2018 – 79,609 miles
  • 2016 – 70,334 miles
  • 2015 – 55,730 miles
  • 2014 – 50,903 miles
  • 2013 – 44,770 miles
  • 2011 – 41,049 miles
  • 2010 – 38,422 miles
  • 2009 – 34,483 miles
  • 2008 – 30,753 miles
  • 2007 – 23,917 miles
  • 2006 – 17,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,915 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi / steel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi / steel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,915 miles
    Test number
    313882921472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,915 miles (+8,672)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,915 miles
    Test number
    664972793168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass132,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,243 miles
    Test number
    757738904477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi / steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi / steel (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail132,243 miles (+7,947)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,243 miles
    Test number
    753772563973
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi / steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi / steel (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass124,296 miles (+8,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,296 miles
    Test number
    199023446044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass115,392 miles (+6,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    572667386288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass109,067 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    605320332110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,555 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    673605696633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,281 miles (+12,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    732205375217
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass79,609 miles (+9,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    573363886823
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass70,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    826953703474
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on.
  12. Fail70,334 miles (+9,455)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    420527298458
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on.
  13. Pass60,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    193607555474
    • AdvisoryEml on
  14. Fail60,878 miles (+5,148)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    458404072178
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml on
  15. Pass55,730 miles (+4,827)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    669727205042
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass50,903 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    177558504002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,770 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    178512403434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,049 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    299422661324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,422 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    990541750358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,483 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    684064369343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,753 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    100717758383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,917 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,917 miles
    Test number
    780814507273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,943 miles
    Test number
    393884016208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 VDF

Does LE03 VDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VDF expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VDF?
The MOT on LE03 VDF expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VDF done?
LE03 VDF was recorded at 140,915 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 6,643 miles a year.
Has LE03 VDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VDF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 VDF 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 VDF find?
LE03 VDF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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