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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LL03 OBPMOT history

LL03 OBP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,204 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 OBP
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
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 OBP was last recorded at 115,204 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,858 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
4,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,204 miles
  • 2025 – 108,396 miles
  • 2024 – 99,235 miles
  • 2023 – 88,382 miles
  • 2022 – 87,060 miles
  • 2021 – 85,775 miles
  • 2020 – 83,959 miles
  • 2019 – 77,578 miles
  • 2018 – 75,426 miles
  • 2017 – 72,869 miles
  • 2016 – 69,460 miles
  • 2015 – 65,904 miles
  • 2014 – 63,360 miles
  • 2013 – 63,159 miles
  • 2012 – 61,913 miles
  • 2011 – 55,133 miles
  • 2010 – 47,439 miles
  • 2009 – 45,616 miles
  • 2008 – 37,458 miles
  • 2007 – 32,028 miles
  • 2006 – 27,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,204 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,204 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    325541530503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,858 miles (+6,462)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    141515069127
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,396 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,396 miles
    Test number
    896298979762
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail108,383 miles (+9,148)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    961747019530
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass99,235 miles (+10,853)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,235 miles
    Test number
    105861238675
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass88,382 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,382 miles
    Test number
    498242793703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,060 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    715631548066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,775 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    874886025099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail85,771 miles (+1,812)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,771 miles
    Test number
    520455502521
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,959 miles (+6,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    925646804464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass77,578 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    827280025853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,426 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    226401755134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    585641790180
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% boot (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear both reartyre tread ,s getting low outer edge,s

  14. Fail72,869 miles (+3,409)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    658730461703
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% boot (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear both reartyre tread ,s getting low outer edge,s

  15. Pass69,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    644122328073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape

  16. Fail69,460 miles (+3,556)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    222478248269
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape

  17. Pass65,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    896406375071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,904 miles (+2,544)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    858466175004
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  19. Pass63,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    125183274483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,360 miles (+201)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    655203974052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass63,159 miles (+1,246)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    279004753034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres slihjtly perished

  22. Pass61,913 miles (+6,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    477697542030
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly worn

  23. Pass55,133 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    348509641000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,439 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    321554940023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,616 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    522241319359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,458 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    602338308302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,028 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,028 miles
    Test number
    303159477289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,703 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,703 miles
    Test number
    101845556230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on

Questions about LL03 OBP

Does LL03 OBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 OBP is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 OBP?
The MOT on LL03 OBP is valid until 9 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 OBP done?
LL03 OBP was recorded at 115,204 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,376 miles a year.
Has LL03 OBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 OBP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 OBP 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 OBP find?
LL03 OBP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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