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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 NPNMOT history

LM03 NPN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 50,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,789 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NPN
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
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NPN was last recorded at 50,789 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,281 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,789 miles
  • 2024 – 48,281 miles
  • 2023 – 47,316 miles
  • 2022 – 45,661 miles
  • 2021 – 43,926 miles
  • 2020 – 42,524 miles
  • 2019 – 41,694 miles
  • 2018 – 40,395 miles
  • 2017 – 39,508 miles
  • 2016 – 38,156 miles
  • 2015 – 36,195 miles
  • 2014 – 34,784 miles
  • 2013 – 34,020 miles
  • 2012 – 33,671 miles
  • 2011 – 31,934 miles
  • 2010 – 30,716 miles
  • 2009 – 27,762 miles
  • 2008 – 26,151 miles
  • 2007 – 23,714 miles
  • 2006 – 18,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,789 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Centre exhaust mount rusted off and rattling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,789 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    267135503112
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    257690144112
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail48,281 miles (+965)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    628616538951
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass47,316 miles (+1,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,316 miles
    Test number
    164272125309
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,661 miles (+1,735)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    740732457458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothy N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,926 miles (+1,402)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,926 miles
    Test number
    403478104618
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,524 miles (+830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,524 miles
    Test number
    317903509814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,694 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    411717979600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,395 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    489240726060
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount rusted off and rattling

  10. Pass39,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    609342373652
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount rusted off and rattling
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition

  11. Fail39,508 miles (+1,352)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    997420082250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount rusted off and rattling
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition

  12. Pass38,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    832216701703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,156 miles (+1,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    646741135926
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass36,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    897146398678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,195 miles (+1,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    896520424196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass34,784 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    788065734381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,782 miles (+762)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    777363034332
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEml light on.

  18. Pass34,020 miles (+349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    627383513392
    • NoteOffside front and both rear tyres perished

  19. Pass33,671 miles (+1,737)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    506556032309
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass31,934 miles (+1,218)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    879129601302
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail30,716 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    494529010387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,716 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    991689810380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,762 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    824122129304
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges and has sidewall damage
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

  24. Fail27,762 miles (+1,611)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    281872429399
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges and has sidewall damage
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

  25. Pass26,151 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    774551418350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,714 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,714 miles
    Test number
    213287617379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,174 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,174 miles
    Test number
    470892667195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,180 miles
    Test number
    922754566118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,180 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,180 miles
    Test number
    583384466155
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LM03 NPN

Does LM03 NPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NPN is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NPN?
The MOT on LM03 NPN is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NPN done?
LM03 NPN was recorded at 50,789 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has LM03 NPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NPN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 NPN 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 NPN find?
LM03 NPN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside front coil spring corroded.

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