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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 XCUMOT history

LM03 XCU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 77,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,256 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XCU was last recorded at 77,256 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,250 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,256 miles
  • 2024 – 69,784 miles
  • 2023 – 63,750 miles
  • 2022 – 55,347 miles
  • 2021 – 52,493 miles
  • 2020 – 50,816 miles
  • 2019 – 45,937 miles
  • 2018 – 42,496 miles
  • 2017 – 40,716 miles
  • 2016 – 37,878 miles
  • 2015 – 34,906 miles
  • 2014 – 31,859 miles
  • 2013 – 29,025 miles
  • 2012 – 26,003 miles
  • 2011 – 22,991 miles
  • 2010 – 20,379 miles
  • 2009 – 17,631 miles
  • 2008 – 17,487 miles
  • 2007 – 17,015 miles
  • 2006 – 15,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,256 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots leaking fluidRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,256 miles (+6)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    557519294236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail77,250 miles (+7,466)11 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    976796066000
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    460860741938
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail69,784 miles (+6,034)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    312948506512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass63,750 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    807490685058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,409 miles (+4,062)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    810582170950
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots weeping grease
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel

  7. Pass55,347 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    889446484490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,493 miles (+1,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    361328098813
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    485419302664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,816 miles (+4,879)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    792001603231
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass45,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    915555793656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,937 miles (+3,441)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    952849983315
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass42,496 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    586730719189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,716 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    558778322436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail40,690 miles (+2,812)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    965242620983
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass37,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,878 miles
    Test number
    827634267858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Fail37,878 miles (+2,972)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,878 miles
    Test number
    607548185376
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind

  18. Pass34,906 miles (+3,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    525915525278
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass31,859 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,859 miles
    Test number
    908293724266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    177147113282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,025 miles (+3,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    316257213491
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass26,003 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    566029812296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass22,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    538466111254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,991 miles (+2,612)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    399786411231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass20,379 miles (+2,748)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,379 miles
    Test number
    303438620227
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteHair line cracks on outer walls of all tyres.
    • NoteN/s/front indicator lens cracked.
    • NoteRecomend new wipers.

  26. Pass17,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,631 miles
    Test number
    780649729291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,631 miles (+144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,631 miles
    Test number
    731136629257
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

  28. Pass17,487 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,487 miles
    Test number
    253000148342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,015 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    940422257395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,459 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    802383747017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,663 miles
    Test number
    943595876082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XCU

Does LM03 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 XCU is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XCU?
The MOT on LM03 XCU is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 XCU done?
LM03 XCU was recorded at 77,256 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,112 miles a year.
Has LM03 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XCU has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 XCU 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 XCU find?
LM03 XCU passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both inner cv boots leaking fluid; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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