Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LM03 NEJMOT history
LM03 NEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 102,552 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 NEJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 NEJ was last recorded at 102,552 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,552 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 102,552 miles
- 2023 – 101,618 miles
- 2022 – 99,696 miles
- 2021 – 97,227 miles
- 2020 – 95,782 miles
- 2019 – 94,346 miles
- 2018 – 92,915 miles
- 2017 – 90,138 miles
- 2016 – 88,074 miles
- 2015 – 85,588 miles
- 2014 – 83,053 miles
- 2013 – 79,959 miles
- 2012 – 76,240 miles
- 2011 – 72,948 miles
- 2010 – 69,477 miles
- 2009 – 53,936 miles
- 2008 – 42,251 miles
- 2007 – 34,275 miles
- 2006 – 24,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,552 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,552 miles
- Test number
- 553514935815
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail102,552 miles (+934)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,552 miles
- Test number
- 213999912577
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake light flashing on dash
Pass101,618 miles (+1,922)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,618 miles
- Test number
- 972942670592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass99,696 miles (+2,469)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,696 miles
- Test number
- 939226689792
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,227 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,227 miles
- Test number
- 870892426255
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,782 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 95,782 miles
- Test number
- 572527490830
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail95,782 miles (+1,436)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,782 miles
- Test number
- 858632926454
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,346 miles (+1,431)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 94,346 miles
- Test number
- 440281038039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,915 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,915 miles
- Test number
- 412847860530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,908 miles (+2,770)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,908 miles
- Test number
- 868373781018
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass90,138 miles (+2,064)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,138 miles
- Test number
- 324062890558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,074 miles (+2,486)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,074 miles
- Test number
- 606959628270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,588 miles (+2,535)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 85,588 miles
- Test number
- 866725175016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,053 miles
- Test number
- 598981474085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,053 miles (+3,094)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,053 miles
- Test number
- 899531174067
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass79,959 miles (+3,719)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,959 miles
- Test number
- 185021073007
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass76,240 miles (+3,292)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,240 miles
- Test number
- 177370982064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,948 miles (+3,471)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 72,948 miles
- Test number
- 179004981478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,477 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,477 miles
- Test number
- 502650160012
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Fail69,477 miles (+15,541)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,477 miles
- Test number
- 804570560025
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Pass53,936 miles (+248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,936 miles
- Test number
- 900899769043
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail53,688 miles (+11,437)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,688 miles
- Test number
- 893044669030
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,251 miles (+7,976)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 42,251 miles
- Test number
- 942076888015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,275 miles (+9,738)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,275 miles
- Test number
- 851660687034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,537 miles
- Test number
- 301207586082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 NEJ
- Does LM03 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 NEJ expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 NEJ?
- The MOT on LM03 NEJ expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 NEJ done?
- LM03 NEJ was recorded at 102,552 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 4,339 miles a year.
- Has LM03 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 NEJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM03 NEJ 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 LM03 NEJ find?
- LM03 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low.
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