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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LP03 COWMOT history

LP03 COW is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 58,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LP03 COW black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,500 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP03 COW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP03 COW was last recorded at 58,500 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 8,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,145 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,355 miles
Average per year
6,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,500 miles
  • 2025 – 50,145 miles
  • 2024 – 41,990 miles
  • 2023 – 33,753 miles
  • 2022 – 27,076 miles
  • 2021 – 20,524 miles
  • 2020 – 15,904 miles
  • 2019 – 14,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,500 miles (+8,355)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    814678925934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,145 miles (+8,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    900324447924
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Pass41,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    720026137800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,989 miles (+8,236)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,989 miles
    Test number
    228475803801
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass33,753 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,753 miles
    Test number
    620108260588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,076 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,076 miles
    Test number
    365069420164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail27,075 miles (+6,551)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    132736956343
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass20,524 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,524 miles
    Test number
    887248690978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,436 miles (+4,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,436 miles
    Test number
    734237817138
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass15,904 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    15,904 miles
    Test number
    436371801696
    • AdvisoryShields on underbody ,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

  11. Pass14,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,299 miles
    Test number
    454993926957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP03 COW

Does LP03 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP03 COW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP03 COW?
The MOT on LP03 COW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP03 COW done?
LP03 COW was recorded at 58,500 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
Has LP03 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP03 COW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP03 COW 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 LP03 COW find?
LP03 COW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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