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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LM03 WUGMOT history

LM03 WUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,333 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WUG was last recorded at 125,333 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,122 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,211 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,333 miles
  • 2024 – 121,122 miles
  • 2023 – 116,829 miles
  • 2022 – 113,088 miles
  • 2021 – 109,100 miles
  • 2020 – 106,384 miles
  • 2019 – 103,513 miles
  • 2018 – 99,536 miles
  • 2017 – 95,011 miles
  • 2016 – 91,815 miles
  • 2015 – 86,813 miles
  • 2014 – 81,621 miles
  • 2013 – 76,939 miles
  • 2012 – 72,270 miles
  • 2011 – 66,555 miles
  • 2010 – 58,260 miles
  • 2009 – 49,772 miles
  • 2008 – 40,421 miles
  • 2007 – 29,183 miles
  • 2006 – 15,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,333 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Park brake mechanism not returning fully

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,333 miles (+4,211)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,333 miles
    Test number
    376780321948
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

  2. Pass121,122 miles (+4,293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,122 miles
    Test number
    243403765336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,829 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,829 miles
    Test number
    885657919985
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

  4. Pass113,088 miles (+3,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    101793878077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass109,100 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,100 miles
    Test number
    682319860669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,384 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,384 miles
    Test number
    108133160582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,513 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,513 miles
    Test number
    143533833784
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,513 miles (+3,977)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,513 miles
    Test number
    107096790748
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,536 miles (+69)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,536 miles
    Test number
    757750591141
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Park brake mechanism not returning fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread. perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,467 miles (+4,456)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,467 miles
    Test number
    755156806809
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Park brake mechanism not returning fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread. perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,011 miles (+3,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    416977838380
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass91,815 miles (+5,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,815 miles
    Test number
    803639992649
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,813 miles
    Test number
    857227957923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,811 miles (+5,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    141506795925
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass81,621 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    487864514494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  16. Fail81,593 miles (+4,654)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    388381814358
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,939 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    258412913355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,270 miles (+5,715)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    749354212313
    • NoteCambelt?
    • NoteFront wiper blades spilt

  19. Pass66,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    186665611309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail66,555 miles (+8,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    647895711374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail58,260 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    692076900399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass58,260 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    894886300305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,772 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    944775119317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,421 miles (+11,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    703885718379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail29,183 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,183 miles
    Test number
    434086617388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass29,183 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,183 miles
    Test number
    612026417324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,141 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,141 miles
    Test number
    274537777421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,218 miles
    Test number
    764137266112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WUG

Does LM03 WUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WUG is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WUG?
The MOT on LM03 WUG is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WUG done?
LM03 WUG was recorded at 125,333 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has LM03 WUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WUG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LM03 WUG 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 WUG find?
LM03 WUG passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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