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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LR03 VBTMOT history

LR03 VBT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
150,068 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 VBT was last recorded at 150,068 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 5,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,252 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,816 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,068 miles
  • 2024 – 144,252 miles
  • 2023 – 139,833 miles
  • 2021 – 139,503 miles
  • 2020 – 133,462 miles
  • 2019 – 124,925 miles
  • 2018 – 118,592 miles
  • 2017 – 109,041 miles
  • 2016 – 101,723 miles
  • 2015 – 95,337 miles
  • 2013 – 92,501 miles
  • 2012 – 86,246 miles
  • 2011 – 82,883 miles
  • 2010 – 71,711 miles
  • 2009 – 63,452 miles
  • 2008 – 55,823 miles
  • 2007 – 47,140 miles
  • 2006 – 29,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,068 miles
  • DangerousReverse light stays on
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed revs keep dropping (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front INDICATOR UNIT HAS WATER INGRESS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • 1)Nearside front tyre small cuts on tread.(2)Nearside rear tyre slight surface cracking.(3)Hand brake release button slight damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,068 miles (+5,816)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,068 miles
    Test number
    592165714347
    • DangerousReverse light stays on
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed revs keep dropping (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,252 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,252 miles
    Test number
    870624949256
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front INDICATOR UNIT HAS WATER INGRESS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail144,252 miles (+42)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,252 miles
    Test number
    789694380101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front INDICATOR UNIT HAS WATER INGRESS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail144,210 miles (+4,377)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,210 miles
    Test number
    885592761108
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess smoke from car (8.2.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass139,833 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    765263978980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail139,833 miles (+330)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    349117380752
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,503 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,503 miles
    Test number
    774259210058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,462 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    154270799301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,925 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,925 miles
    Test number
    822782212620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,592 miles (+9,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    372528963755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,041 miles
    Test number
    583439093471
    • Advisory1)Nearside front tyre small cuts on tread.(2)Nearside rear tyre slight surface cracking.(3)Hand brake release button slight damage.
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes slight worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor surface perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail109,041 miles (+7,318)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,041 miles
    Test number
    417634288511
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour discoloured showing white note:offside front lens damaged. (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Advisory1)Nearside front tyre small cuts on tread.(2)Nearside rear tyre slight surface cracking.(3)Hand brake release button slight damage.
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes slight worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor surface perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass101,723 miles (+6,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    287010176019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,337 miles
    Test number
    206710825494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,337 miles (+2,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,337 miles
    Test number
    728080925124
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass92,501 miles (+6,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    728816443247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  17. Pass86,246 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,246 miles
    Test number
    467229242262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,883 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    515637781225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,711 miles (+8,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    280318400396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,452 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,452 miles
    Test number
    554403509397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass55,823 miles (+8,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    351625408394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail47,140 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    293207517356
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass47,140 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    493917817463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,474 miles (+15,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    153867597076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,328 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    221661096005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,815 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,815 miles
    Test number
    873567176033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR03 VBT

Does LR03 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VBT expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VBT?
The MOT on LR03 VBT expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VBT done?
LR03 VBT was recorded at 150,068 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has LR03 VBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VBT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 VBT 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 VBT find?
LR03 VBT failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 6 advisories: reverse light stays on; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 12 more.

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