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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LL03 GMFMOT history

LL03 GMF is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 112,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,312 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GMF was last recorded at 112,312 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,287 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,312 miles
  • 2024 – 109,672 miles
  • 2023 – 108,250 miles
  • 2022 – 105,338 miles
  • 2021 – 100,712 miles
  • 2020 – 96,818 miles
  • 2019 – 90,811 miles
  • 2018 – 85,168 miles
  • 2017 – 79,135 miles
  • 2016 – 71,222 miles
  • 2015 – 66,333 miles
  • 2014 – 60,062 miles
  • 2013 – 54,768 miles
  • 2012 – 48,239 miles
  • 2011 – 42,219 miles
  • 2010 – 36,262 miles
  • 2009 – 29,382 miles
  • 2008 – 23,577 miles
  • 2007 – 17,967 miles
  • 2006 – 12,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,312 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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 Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak/limited damping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,312 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,312 miles
    Test number
    274972366143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail112,287 miles (+2,615)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    283707385629
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,672 miles (+1,422)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    288385837633
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    522984745952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail108,250 miles (+2,912)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    203354037683
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass105,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,338 miles
    Test number
    256761409486
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective coroded and support broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight debonding axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight debonding axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,338 miles (+4,626)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,338 miles
    Test number
    789564394717
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective coroded and support broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight debonding axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight debonding axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,712 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,712 miles
    Test number
    395619850358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail100,669 miles (+3,851)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    915921459285
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,818 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    370667120718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak/limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner gaiter split

  11. Fail96,817 miles (+6,006)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,817 miles
    Test number
    164393679679
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking/loose clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak/limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner gaiter split

  12. Pass90,811 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    124841591731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft inner joint gaiter split

  13. Fail90,782 miles (+5,614)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    467761975350
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft inner joint gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,168 miles (+6,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,168 miles
    Test number
    268130732356
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNsr + osr tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass79,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,135 miles
    Test number
    950533432642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,131 miles (+7,909)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    173339901024
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass71,222 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    282442121220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,333 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    465398365111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  19. Fail66,333 miles (+6,271)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    975438965136
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  20. Pass60,062 miles (+5,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    998629594124
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass54,768 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    375614713247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,745 miles (+6,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    728593503284
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass48,239 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    997932202285
    • NoteAirbag light on dash.

  24. Fail48,239 miles (+6,020)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    939952102275
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash.

  25. Pass42,219 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    896066491122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,262 miles (+6,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,262 miles
    Test number
    230354690442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and within treads

  27. Pass29,382 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,382 miles
    Test number
    131895099195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,577 miles
    Test number
    760904798192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,576 miles (+5,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,576 miles
    Test number
    501764198164
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  30. Pass17,967 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,967 miles
    Test number
    360671907294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,269 miles
    Test number
    651850806276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GMF

Does LL03 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 GMF is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GMF?
The MOT on LL03 GMF is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 GMF done?
LL03 GMF was recorded at 112,312 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,157 miles a year.
Has LL03 GMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GMF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 GMF 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 GMF find?
LL03 GMF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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