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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 XXNMOT history

LM03 XXN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,426 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XXN
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
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XXN was last recorded at 141,426 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 6,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,607 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,819 miles
Average per year
6,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,426 miles
  • 2025 – 134,607 miles
  • 2024 – 130,966 miles
  • 2023 – 126,389 miles
  • 2022 – 121,519 miles
  • 2021 – 117,113 miles
  • 2020 – 114,652 miles
  • 2019 – 107,287 miles
  • 2017 – 98,020 miles
  • 2016 – 93,274 miles
  • 2015 – 86,979 miles
  • 2014 – 80,109 miles
  • 2013 – 72,897 miles
  • 2012 – 61,518 miles
  • 2011 – 57,655 miles
  • 2010 – 48,712 miles
  • 2009 – 37,589 miles
  • 2007 – 18,314 miles
  • 2006 – 15,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,426 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see chalk

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,426 miles (+6,819)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,426 miles
    Test number
    119050119641
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass134,607 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,607 miles
    Test number
    449803084097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,607 miles (+3,641)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,607 miles
    Test number
    211214483752
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE HUNTING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,966 miles
    Test number
    341202413969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail130,966 miles (+4,577)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,966 miles
    Test number
    196198495365
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass126,389 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,389 miles
    Test number
    900312068478
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail126,214 miles (+4,695)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,214 miles
    Test number
    822647380994
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass121,519 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    608439195656
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass117,113 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,113 miles
    Test number
    413195760651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,112 miles (+2,460)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,112 miles
    Test number
    509627021725
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    692769852460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,652 miles (+7,365)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    785612669927
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  13. Pass107,287 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,287 miles
    Test number
    218213518212
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front & n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  14. Fail107,283 miles (+9,263)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,283 miles
    Test number
    253747659819
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front & n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Pass98,020 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    550439730176
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine emission light stays on

  16. Fail98,020 miles (+4,746)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    136351151433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine emission light stays on

  17. Pass93,274 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    466586225501
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine emission light stays on

  18. Fail93,274 miles (+6,295)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    110334148597
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine emission light stays on

  19. Pass86,979 miles (+6,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,979 miles
    Test number
    872798724462
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  20. Pass80,109 miles (+7,212)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    445620254475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass72,897 miles (+11,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    107122853317
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,518 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    816314452341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,655 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    307389141390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,638 miles (+8,926)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    257288641340
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket not holding exhaust

  25. Pass48,712 miles (+11,123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    171415530384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre in centre 4.7mm/////Nearside front tyre 2.6mm

  26. Pass37,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    170726139376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,589 miles (+9,635)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    803686539334
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass27,954 miles (+9,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    222258209086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass18,314 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    473773157499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass17,869 miles (+2,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,869 miles
    Test number
    441548807216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  31. Pass15,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,666 miles
    Test number
    424201006229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XXN

Does LM03 XXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 XXN is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XXN?
The MOT on LM03 XXN is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 XXN done?
LM03 XXN was recorded at 141,426 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
Has LM03 XXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XXN has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 XXN 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 XXN find?
LM03 XXN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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