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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR03 WNVMOT history

LR03 WNV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,920 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WNV was last recorded at 129,920 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,918 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,920 miles
  • 2025 – 129,918 miles
  • 2024 – 119,348 miles
  • 2023 – 114,138 miles
  • 2022 – 107,752 miles
  • 2021 – 101,708 miles
  • 2020 – 96,357 miles
  • 2019 – 83,335 miles
  • 2017 – 73,693 miles
  • 2016 – 70,835 miles
  • 2015 – 67,040 miles
  • 2014 – 61,118 miles
  • 2013 – 37,496 miles
  • 2012 – 34,979 miles
  • 2011 – 30,034 miles
  • 2010 – 25,263 miles
  • 2009 – 19,992 miles
  • 2008 – 18,380 miles
  • 2007 – 16,889 miles
  • 2006 – 15,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,920 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,920 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    795356512007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail129,918 miles (+10,570)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    898509255935
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens clouded no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    556397194867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,345 miles (+5,207)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,345 miles
    Test number
    111682455742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested N/S O/S/F lenses to clouded to check beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,138 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    320949736533
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,138 miles (+6,386)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    463222778346
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,752 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    806656464342
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,749 miles (+6,041)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    580813733750
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,708 miles (+40)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    205769547634
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp loose but not considered insecure
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long

  10. Fail101,668 miles (+5,311)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    989961763989
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished between treads
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp loose but not considered insecure
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long

  11. Pass96,357 miles (+13,022)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,357 miles
    Test number
    999409395278
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,335 miles (+9,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    849652533560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    225825365039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,693 miles (+2,858)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    598331157143
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass70,835 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    733434285892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer door sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass67,040 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    365877775171
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Fail67,040 miles (+5,922)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    506676475169
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  18. Pass61,118 miles (+23,622)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    336193364187
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  19. Pass37,496 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    427811953170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,979 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,979 miles
    Test number
    345552822428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    915507721274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Fail30,034 miles (+4,771)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    467967221235
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass25,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,263 miles
    Test number
    161682030252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail25,263 miles (+5,271)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,263 miles
    Test number
    543832430211
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass19,992 miles (+1,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    461395219271
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and cracking

  26. Pass18,380 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    741281738256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,889 miles
    Test number
    182619817281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail16,889 miles (+1,036)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,889 miles
    Test number
    300719517492
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass15,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,853 miles
    Test number
    990674626250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail15,853 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,853 miles
    Test number
    903244526294
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LR03 WNV

Does LR03 WNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 WNV is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WNV?
The MOT on LR03 WNV is valid until 5 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 WNV done?
LR03 WNV was recorded at 129,920 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
Has LR03 WNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WNV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 WNV 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 WNV find?
LR03 WNV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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