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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LR03 HKTMOT history

LR03 HKT is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,410 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HKT
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
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HKT was last recorded at 67,410 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,229 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
2,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,410 miles
  • 2025 – 65,229 miles
  • 2024 – 62,757 miles
  • 2023 – 60,394 miles
  • 2022 – 59,946 miles
  • 2021 – 58,585 miles
  • 2020 – 57,129 miles
  • 2019 – 55,506 miles
  • 2018 – 52,597 miles
  • 2017 – 50,244 miles
  • 2014 – 48,531 miles
  • 2013 – 42,429 miles
  • 2012 – 39,584 miles
  • 2011 – 33,462 miles
  • 2010 – 26,694 miles
  • 2009 – 22,140 miles
  • 2008 – 17,753 miles
  • 2007 – 14,159 miles
  • 2006 – 9,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,410 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,410 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    751350700059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass65,229 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    250883905680
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail65,229 miles (+2,472)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    801948014030
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,757 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    244907457606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,394 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    183799213045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    739065743914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,946 miles (+1,361)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    159357755256
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  8. Pass58,585 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    290064080713
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,129 miles
    Test number
    407347403042
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax removed/permit moved to correct side of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

  10. Fail57,129 miles (+1,623)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,129 miles
    Test number
    264066099835
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax removed/permit moved to correct side of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

  11. Pass55,506 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    617689068476
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass52,597 miles (+2,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    527971383801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    398626096638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,244 miles (+1,713)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    448210635034
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/1691W (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass48,531 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    325372274490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail48,531 miles (+6,102)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    648288364221
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass42,429 miles (+2,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    836774173093
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass39,584 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    198532772466
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass33,462 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,462 miles
    Test number
    138540671092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,694 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,694 miles
    Test number
    320196870088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,140 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,140 miles
    Test number
    392636079078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,753 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,753 miles
    Test number
    994856968000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,159 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,159 miles
    Test number
    780708767017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,800 miles
    Test number
    661661986047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HKT

Does LR03 HKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HKT is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HKT?
The MOT on LR03 HKT is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HKT done?
LR03 HKT was recorded at 67,410 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
Has LR03 HKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HKT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 HKT 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 LR03 HKT find?
LR03 HKT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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