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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 WKWMOT history

LM03 WKW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
112,026 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WKW
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
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 WKW was last recorded at 112,026 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 6,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,094 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,932 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,026 miles
  • 2024 – 105,094 miles
  • 2023 – 99,160 miles
  • 2022 – 93,892 miles
  • 2021 – 88,167 miles
  • 2020 – 82,974 miles
  • 2019 – 77,370 miles
  • 2018 – 72,287 miles
  • 2017 – 68,889 miles
  • 2016 – 64,206 miles
  • 2015 – 59,187 miles
  • 2014 – 53,802 miles
  • 2013 – 43,882 miles
  • 2012 – 33,559 miles
  • 2011 – 28,921 miles
  • 2009 – 24,251 miles
  • 2008 – 20,742 miles
  • 2007 – 18,320 miles
  • 2006 – 13,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,026 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,026 miles (+6,932)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,026 miles
    Test number
    676807659497
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass105,094 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    116241679779
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,067 miles (+5,907)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    786623704942
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,160 miles (+5,268)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,160 miles
    Test number
    201380052959
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass93,892 miles (+5,725)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    438186054429
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly hard to depress

  6. Pass88,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    671640979445
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight travel.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail88,167 miles (+5,193)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    723077393807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight travel.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass82,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    748222403352
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail82,974 miles (+5,604)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    485359609308
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass77,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    154258783951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,369 miles (+5,082)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,369 miles
    Test number
    851236996865
    • 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))

  12. Pass72,287 miles (+3,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    321065193921
    • AdvisoryCEL on.. Brake pad wear light showing.. Centre exhaust support cradle corroded..
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass68,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    388759135784
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s of steering rack

  14. Fail68,889 miles (+4,683)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    775099961586
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s of steering rack

  15. Pass64,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    230883746052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,206 miles (+5,019)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    542812401281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass59,187 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    516898225039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,186 miles (+5,384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    246273425009
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass53,802 miles (+9,920)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    878092224037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,882 miles (+10,323)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    577581213058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteVibration from the engine.

  21. Pass33,559 miles (+4,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,559 miles
    Test number
    379673712072
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light stays on.

  22. Pass28,921 miles (+4,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,921 miles
    Test number
    818102211091
    • NoteSlight play in the offside steering track rod universal joint.

  23. Pass24,251 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    794758839310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,742 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    340916848328
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass18,320 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    603571547336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,733 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,733 miles
    Test number
    100931316369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass13,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,733 miles
    Test number
    454051816477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WKW

Does LM03 WKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WKW expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WKW?
The MOT on LM03 WKW expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WKW done?
LM03 WKW was recorded at 112,026 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has LM03 WKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WKW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 WKW 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 WKW find?
LM03 WKW failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 8 major defects: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 5 more.

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