
Volkswagen Beetle
Cream · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LL03 GFAMOT history
LL03 GFA is a cream petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 177,583 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 GFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL03 GFA was last recorded at 177,583 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 13,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,133 miles · 12 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,450 miles
- Average per year
- 8,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,583 miles
- 2024 – 164,133 miles
- 2023 – 151,144 miles
- 2022 – 135,785 miles
- 2021 – 120,974 miles
- 2020 – 109,922 miles
- 2019 – 95,512 miles
- 2018 – 83,137 miles
- 2017 – 74,887 miles
- 2016 – 70,068 miles
- 2015 – 65,929 miles
- 2014 – 59,262 miles
- 2013 – 54,920 miles
- 2012 – 51,734 miles
- 2011 – 47,387 miles
- 2010 – 41,662 miles
- 2009 – 33,777 miles
- 2008 – 25,891 miles
- 2007 – 21,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed High risk of causing damage to test equipment. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. Just after door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn in inner edge. Plus has cuts. 205/55-16 VR (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens/ weak image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens/ weak image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp aim faded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail177,583 miles (+13,450)5 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,583 miles
- Test number
- 488405208986
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed High risk of causing damage to test equipment. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. Just after door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn in inner edge. Plus has cuts. 205/55-16 VR (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens/ weak image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens/ weak image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass164,133 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 164,133 miles
- Test number
- 599903972696
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail164,129 miles (+12,985)6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,129 miles
- Test number
- 681667796725
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust system no complete. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Poor light image. (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,144 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 151,144 miles
- Test number
- 596518152921
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim faded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,109 miles (+15,324)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,109 miles
- Test number
- 687294609074
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim faded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,785 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 135,785 miles
- Test number
- 172398664680
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front lower grills broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,785 miles (+14,811)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,785 miles
- Test number
- 559673226856
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction clear codes point of test (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front lower grills broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,974 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 120,974 miles
- Test number
- 234522069522
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower grille section broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread and tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake calliper fulcrum not fully returning but brake not binding
- AdvisoryAdvise early attention to exhaust clip and tyres 205 55/16
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp clip broken exhaust still secure
Fail120,974 miles (+11,052)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,974 miles
- Test number
- 233486136945
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h1 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower grille section broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread and tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake calliper fulcrum not fully returning but brake not binding
- AdvisoryAdvise early attention to exhaust clip and tyres 205 55/16
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp clip broken exhaust still secure
Pass109,922 miles (+14,410)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 109,922 miles
- Test number
- 842311008764
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/ 55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust and clamps starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs edges corroding
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
Pass95,512 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 95,512 miles
- Test number
- 765318579090
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake fulcrum not fully returning
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryScreen washers topped up before test
Fail95,512 miles (+12,375)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,512 miles
- Test number
- 130667987522
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake fulcrum not fully returning
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryScreen washers topped up before test
Pass83,137 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 83,137 miles
- Test number
- 698981921083
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view of the road flowers plus sat nav bracket
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort offside slightly less effort than nearside fulcrum not fully returning
Fail82,136 miles (+7,249)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,136 miles
- Test number
- 495919980556
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test drivers view of the road flowers plus sat nav bracket
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort offside slightly less effort than nearside fulcrum not fully returning
Pass74,887 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,887 miles
- Test number
- 180791072636
- AdvisoryEngine check lamp on
- AdvisoryNear side lower/outer sill deformed
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre walls perishing/cracking
Pass70,068 miles (+4,139)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,068 miles
- Test number
- 271957537941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,929 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 65,929 miles
- Test number
- 799339555106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail65,929 miles (+6,667)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,929 miles
- Test number
- 217119955187
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,262 miles (+4,342)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,262 miles
- Test number
- 745152074115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,920 miles (+3,186)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 54,920 miles
- Test number
- 465125673173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,734 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 51,734 miles
- Test number
- 275771672491
- NoteOff side front tyre worn on edge
Fail51,734 miles (+4,347)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,734 miles
- Test number
- 405921172142
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOff side front tyre worn on edge
Pass47,387 miles (+5,725)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,387 miles
- Test number
- 739647961107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,662 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,662 miles
- Test number
- 580673670150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,656 miles (+7,879)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,656 miles
- Test number
- 304082570120
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass33,777 miles (+7,886)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,777 miles
- Test number
- 784319159166
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking and the o/s is naild.
Pass25,891 miles (+4,744)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 25,891 miles
- Test number
- 844787428114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,147 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 21,147 miles
- Test number
- 704780447029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LL03 GFA
- Does LL03 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL03 GFA expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 GFA?
- The MOT on LL03 GFA expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL03 GFA done?
- LL03 GFA was recorded at 177,583 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 8,480 miles a year.
- Has LL03 GFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 GFA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL03 GFA 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 GFA find?
- LL03 GFA failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 5 major defects, 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed high risk of causing damage to test equipment.; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside power steering component leaking, and 9 more.
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