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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LL03 OLDMOT history

LL03 OLD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LL03 OLD black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,209 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 OLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 OLD was last recorded at 73,209 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,231 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,978 miles
Average per year
7,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,209 miles
  • 2025 – 65,231 miles
  • 2024 – 60,479 miles
  • 2023 – 57,201 miles
  • 2022 – 45,082 miles
  • 2021 – 36,164 miles
  • 2020 – 22,571 miles
  • 2019 – 17,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to peel round edges no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    749796153946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to peel round edges no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,209 miles (+7,978)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    505982439863
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple small cuts and well worn on inner and outer edges (215/55/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to peel round edges no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,231 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    325047536843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,229 miles (+4,750)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    698393690519
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass60,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    485660414103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,479 miles (+3,278)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    753308813497
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,201 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    170956956408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,198 miles (+12,116)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,198 miles
    Test number
    261280430798
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass45,082 miles (+8,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    559392594656
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  10. Pass36,164 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    870165634255
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail36,163 miles (+13,592)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,163 miles
    Test number
    499267746868
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass22,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    229633369610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,571 miles (+4,920)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    485979329437
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  14. Pass17,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    17,651 miles
    Test number
    510331240630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 OLD

Does LL03 OLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 OLD is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 OLD?
The MOT on LL03 OLD is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 OLD done?
LL03 OLD was recorded at 73,209 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 7,856 miles a year.
Has LL03 OLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 OLD has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 OLD 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 OLD find?
LL03 OLD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split/worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to peel round edges no movement; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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