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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 GLYMOT history

LL03 GLY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,837 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GLY was last recorded at 143,837 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,998 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
5,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,837 miles
  • 2025 – 141,998 miles
  • 2024 – 140,141 miles
  • 2023 – 136,934 miles
  • 2022 – 135,355 miles
  • 2021 – 133,188 miles
  • 2020 – 131,533 miles
  • 2019 – 128,926 miles
  • 2018 – 126,838 miles
  • 2017 – 123,826 miles
  • 2016 – 120,067 miles
  • 2015 – 113,135 miles
  • 2014 – 103,222 miles
  • 2013 – 94,232 miles
  • 2012 – 88,768 miles
  • 2011 – 79,907 miles
  • 2010 – 69,941 miles
  • 2009 – 62,053 miles
  • 2008 – 53,408 miles
  • 2007 – 43,727 miles
  • 2006 – 32,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s/f brake bind
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension and sills rusty

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.

  • Sills rusty

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • N/s/f outer cv boot worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,837 miles (+1,839)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,837 miles
    Test number
    318335538540
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension and sills rusty

  2. Pass141,998 miles (+1,857)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,998 miles
    Test number
    803977824738
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySills and suspension rusty

  3. Pass140,141 miles (+3,207)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,141 miles
    Test number
    428986436316
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  4. Pass136,934 miles (+1,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    867527241327
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot worn
    • AdvisorySills rusty
    • AdvisoryVery slight play found at n/s/f wheel

  5. Pass135,355 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    993723080177
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot worn
    • AdvisorySills rusty
    • AdvisorySlight bind both front wheels

  6. Pass133,188 miles (+1,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,188 miles
    Test number
    256290328283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f cv boots worn
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  7. Pass131,533 miles (+2,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    592657303242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f cv boots worn
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  8. Pass128,926 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    710587135304
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,926 miles (+2,088)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    152566848414
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,838 miles (+3,012)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    332548901542
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  11. Pass123,826 miles (+3,759)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,826 miles
    Test number
    279963798242
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels binding
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs rusty
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  12. Pass120,067 miles (+6,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    771593996022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass113,135 miles (+9,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,135 miles
    Test number
    537750375170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass103,222 miles (+8,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    899255174105
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass94,232 miles (+5,464)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    999440773138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres worn

  16. Pass88,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    137900762199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,768 miles (+8,861)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    848008552145
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tapering on inner and outer edges

  18. Pass79,907 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    138685371150
    • NoteAdvise:engine oil leaks
    • NoteAdvise:o/s/f tyre inner edge worn v.low wont be long before cords/ply is showing
    • NoteAdvise:rear no.plate staining through lettering

  19. Fail79,907 miles (+9,966)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    797475671111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAdvise:engine oil leaks
    • NoteAdvise:o/s/f tyre inner edge worn v.low wont be long before cords/ply is showing
    • NoteAdvise:rear no.plate staining through lettering

  20. Pass69,941 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    390189060116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,053 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    960139369143
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise:rear no.plate starting to stain

  22. Fail62,053 miles (+8,645)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    293129669445
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise:rear no.plate starting to stain

  23. Pass53,408 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,408 miles
    Test number
    882260488185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,727 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    594428707295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    472705296170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GLY

Does LL03 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 GLY is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GLY?
The MOT on LL03 GLY is valid until 4 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 GLY done?
LL03 GLY was recorded at 143,837 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,530 miles a year.
Has LL03 GLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GLY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LL03 GLY 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 GLY find?
LL03 GLY passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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