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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LL03 AAEMOT history

LL03 AAE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,540 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 AAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 AAE was last recorded at 77,540 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,535 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,540 miles
  • 2025 – 77,535 miles
  • 2024 – 77,329 miles
  • 2023 – 77,166 miles
  • 2022 – 76,765 miles
  • 2021 – 76,352 miles
  • 2020 – 75,681 miles
  • 2019 – 74,824 miles
  • 2018 – 72,479 miles
  • 2017 – 70,700 miles
  • 2016 – 67,853 miles
  • 2015 – 63,440 miles
  • 2014 – 59,554 miles
  • 2013 – 55,682 miles
  • 2012 – 50,763 miles
  • 2011 – 43,498 miles
  • 2010 – 36,901 miles
  • 2009 – 30,270 miles
  • 2008 – 22,304 miles
  • 2007 – 20,798 miles
  • 2006 – 17,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,540 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,540 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    327795162682
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,535 miles (+206)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    799643423142
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,329 miles (+163)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    767346096165
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,166 miles (+401)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    617629164073
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,765 miles (+413)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    754487315149
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass76,352 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    683378832929
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass75,681 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    641142829784
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass74,824 miles (+2,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    459247639148
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass72,479 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    907616811555
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass70,700 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    692785685512
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  11. Pass67,853 miles (+4,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    779619823303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass63,440 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    159167885134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,554 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    999642704286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    108925983135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,682 miles (+4,919)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    689624883165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,763 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    145094872156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,335 miles (+6,837)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    269156262155
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket broken

  18. Pass43,498 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    767781681115
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still secured

  19. Fail43,498 miles (+6,597)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    935881681115
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still secured

  20. Pass36,901 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,901 miles
    Test number
    563063480106
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount snapped

  21. Fail36,901 miles (+6,631)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,901 miles
    Test number
    283442180457
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount snapped

  22. Pass30,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    100332689130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail30,270 miles (+197)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    733842889152
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail30,073 miles (+7,769)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,073 miles
    Test number
    413344079108
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass22,304 miles (+1,506)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,304 miles
    Test number
    651305758129
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON ON DASH
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

  26. Pass20,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,798 miles
    Test number
    254293987496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,798 miles (+3,725)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,798 miles
    Test number
    552940587113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass17,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    890046486151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 AAE

Does LL03 AAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 AAE is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 AAE?
The MOT on LL03 AAE is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 AAE done?
LL03 AAE was recorded at 77,540 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has LL03 AAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 AAE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on LL03 AAE 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 LL03 AAE find?
LL03 AAE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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