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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LR03 ZHMMOT history

LR03 ZHM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
129,239 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZHM was last recorded at 129,239 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,514 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
725 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,239 miles
  • 2022 – 128,514 miles
  • 2021 – 127,728 miles
  • 2020 – 126,407 miles
  • 2019 – 124,133 miles
  • 2018 – 121,575 miles
  • 2017 – 119,983 miles
  • 2016 – 118,620 miles
  • 2015 – 116,419 miles
  • 2014 – 112,717 miles
  • 2013 – 101,356 miles
  • 2012 – 94,158 miles
  • 2011 – 86,837 miles
  • 2010 – 75,014 miles
  • 2009 – 58,355 miles
  • 2008 – 41,625 miles
  • 2007 – 35,071 miles
  • 2006 – 25,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,239 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under vehicle

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,239 miles (+725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,239 miles
    Test number
    999015569113
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under vehicle

  2. Pass128,514 miles (+21)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,514 miles
    Test number
    718891712264
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail128,493 miles (+765)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,493 miles
    Test number
    129167676117
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,728 miles (+1,321)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,728 miles
    Test number
    835051555267
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,407 miles (+2,274)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,407 miles
    Test number
    508684264223
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside door doesn't lock without key
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass124,133 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    640890488645
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,133 miles (+2,558)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,133 miles
    Test number
    328776630831
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,575 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,575 miles
    Test number
    717509711893
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket corroded/fractured.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated. Chalked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated. Chalked.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail121,567 miles (+1,584)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    600396061685
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket corroded/fractured.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated. Chalked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated. Chalked.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,983 miles (+1,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    355562760968
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre valves perished

  11. Pass118,620 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,620 miles
    Test number
    492021073950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,419 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    317161066526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,717 miles (+11,361)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,717 miles
    Test number
    805633474299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,356 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    379219083088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,158 miles (+7,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    327244082055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,837 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    656361091027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,014 miles (+16,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    112862890425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,355 miles (+16,730)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    670022699012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,625 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    792056688045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,071 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    483122887243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,508 miles (+6,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    334352997067
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low.
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing slightly.

  22. Pass25,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    703174496089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZHM

Does LR03 ZHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZHM expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZHM?
The MOT on LR03 ZHM expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZHM done?
LR03 ZHM was recorded at 129,239 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZHM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZHM 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 ZHM find?
LR03 ZHM passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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