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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 VDAMOT history

LR03 VDA is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,432 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VDA was last recorded at 150,432 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,485 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,947 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,432 miles
  • 2024 – 148,485 miles
  • 2023 – 144,220 miles
  • 2022 – 140,975 miles
  • 2021 – 137,429 miles
  • 2020 – 132,932 miles
  • 2019 – 124,284 miles
  • 2018 – 116,969 miles
  • 2017 – 110,017 miles
  • 2016 – 101,249 miles
  • 2015 – 93,874 miles
  • 2014 – 88,606 miles
  • 2013 – 84,280 miles
  • 2012 – 79,495 miles
  • 2011 – 74,153 miles
  • 2010 – 69,445 miles
  • 2009 – 64,311 miles
  • 2008 – 60,555 miles
  • 2007 – 53,457 miles
  • 2006 – 40,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,432 miles (+1,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,432 miles
    Test number
    624284920081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,485 miles (+4,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,485 miles
    Test number
    937304986807
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,220 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,220 miles
    Test number
    827513588713
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail144,220 miles (+3,245)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,220 miles
    Test number
    277717977970
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass140,975 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,975 miles
    Test number
    325129163323
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

  6. Fail140,975 miles (+3,546)2 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,975 miles
    Test number
    538334506441
    • DangerousCentral Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

  7. Pass137,429 miles (+4,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,429 miles
    Test number
    137638792240
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass132,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,932 miles
    Test number
    204523843544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail132,932 miles (+8,648)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,932 miles
    Test number
    377832991797
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass124,284 miles (+7,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,284 miles
    Test number
    222978062192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,969 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    550005770588
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R +O/S/R Shockabsorber caseing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail116,969 miles (+6,952)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    295721260927
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R +O/S/R Shockabsorber caseing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass110,017 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,017 miles
    Test number
    102957128009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail110,010 miles (+8,761)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    892100814546
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass101,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,249 miles
    Test number
    116848305251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail101,249 miles (+7,375)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,249 miles
    Test number
    798908376434
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass93,874 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    535289265197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    475935174168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,606 miles (+4,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    998785474180
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass84,280 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    269148973173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,495 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    587783272164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,153 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    208027861466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    303178060163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,445 miles (+5,134)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    782088660159
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass64,311 miles (+3,756)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    544492169170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  26. Pass60,555 miles (+7,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,555 miles
    Test number
    212739078144
    • NoteReqs cambelt

  27. Pass53,457 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    143522947104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    770236947043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,426 miles (+9,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    674975447061
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  30. Pass40,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,469 miles
    Test number
    781136386023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VDA

Does LR03 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 VDA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VDA?
The MOT on LR03 VDA is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 VDA done?
LR03 VDA was recorded at 150,432 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has LR03 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VDA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 VDA 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 VDA find?
LR03 VDA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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