Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LM03 PUVMOT history
LM03 PUV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 178,668 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 PUV
- 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 expired on 5 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 PUV was last recorded at 178,668 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 178,665 miles · 5 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 178,668 miles
- 2022 – 178,657 miles
- 2021 – 170,384 miles
- 2020 – 162,616 miles
- 2019 – 154,796 miles
- 2018 – 143,375 miles
- 2017 – 136,255 miles
- 2016 – 129,061 miles
- 2015 – 124,271 miles
- 2014 – 117,311 miles
- 2013 – 110,295 miles
- 2012 – 103,727 miles
- 2011 – 91,654 miles
- 2010 – 87,844 miles
- 2008 – 73,884 miles
- 2007 – 72,246 miles
- 2006 – 52,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,668 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,668 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 178,668 miles
- Test number
- 568882062515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,665 miles (+8)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,665 miles
- Test number
- 257436349283
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass178,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 178,657 miles
- Test number
- 238788211541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,657 miles (+8,273)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,657 miles
- Test number
- 403002106262
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass170,384 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 170,384 miles
- Test number
- 329770919306
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Fail170,384 miles (+7,768)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,384 miles
- Test number
- 444606089818
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass162,616 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 162,616 miles
- Test number
- 549432644942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail162,616 miles (+7,820)1 dangerous9 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,616 miles
- Test number
- 636291180062
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass154,796 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 154,796 miles
- Test number
- 632103498440
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail154,795 miles (+11,420)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,795 miles
- Test number
- 730303333478
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass143,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 143,375 miles
- Test number
- 428247427673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,375 miles (+7,120)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,375 miles
- Test number
- 264128220386
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass136,255 miles (+7,194)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,255 miles
- Test number
- 887544382384
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass129,061 miles (+4,790)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 129,061 miles
- Test number
- 150288033114
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,271 miles (+78)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 124,271 miles
- Test number
- 308519005438
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder
Fail124,193 miles (+6,882)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,193 miles
- Test number
- 509921105242
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust knocking on underside of car
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder
Pass117,311 miles (+7,016)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,311 miles
- Test number
- 695667814282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,295 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 110,295 miles
- Test number
- 148990813274
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail110,294 miles (+6,567)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,294 miles
- Test number
- 789911403275
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail103,727 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,727 miles
- Test number
- 228748672293
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,727 miles (+12,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 103,727 miles
- Test number
- 406198772228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass91,654 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 91,654 miles
- Test number
- 579876051240
- NoteHandbrake cable outer casing starting to crack at offside rear
Fail91,654 miles (+3,810)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,654 miles
- Test number
- 249309841279
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteHandbrake cable outer casing starting to crack at offside rear
Pass87,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 87,844 miles
- Test number
- 401395090245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,844 miles (+3,828)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,844 miles
- Test number
- 720534890271
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,016 miles (+4)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 84,016 miles
- Test number
- 961432310021
- NoteBoth front tyres close to 2mm
- NotePossible intermittant faults on o/s/f headlamp unit
- NoteO/s/r tyre close to 2mm
Fail84,012 miles (+10,128)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,012 miles
- Test number
- 632056200008
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres close to 2mm
- NotePossible intermittant faults on o/s/f headlamp unit
- NoteO/s/r tyre close to 2mm
Pass73,884 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 73,884 miles
- Test number
- 664795388176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,246 miles (+5,445)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 72,246 miles
- Test number
- 340262377491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,801 miles (+14,760)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 66,801 miles
- Test number
- 670342957126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 52,041 miles
- Test number
- 790011666190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 PUV
- Does LM03 PUV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 PUV expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 PUV?
- The MOT on LM03 PUV expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 PUV done?
- LM03 PUV was recorded at 178,668 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 7,274 miles a year.
- Has LM03 PUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 PUV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM03 PUV 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 PUV find?
- LM03 PUV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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