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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS03 HYCMOT history

LS03 HYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 53,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
53,133 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HYC was last recorded at 53,133 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 1,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,483 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,650 miles
Average per year
2,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,133 miles
  • 2022 – 50,040 miles
  • 2021 – 47,610 miles
  • 2019 – 41,209 miles
  • 2018 – 37,020 miles
  • 2017 – 33,799 miles
  • 2016 – 32,375 miles
  • 2015 – 30,473 miles
  • 2014 – 29,522 miles
  • 2013 – 26,174 miles
  • 2012 – 23,200 miles
  • 2011 – 22,020 miles
  • 2010 – 20,379 miles
  • 2009 – 20,070 miles
  • 2008 – 18,642 miles
  • 2007 – 16,023 miles
  • 2006 – 12,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,133 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • E.M.L on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,133 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    673904187830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    507019109347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  3. Fail51,483 miles (+1,443)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    665312441255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Pass50,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    441729401053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,040 miles (+2,430)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    483410826846
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass47,610 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,610 miles
    Test number
    503608869225
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail47,608 miles (+6,399)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    773314603440
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    438322826637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail41,209 miles (+4,189)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    459180103340
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,020 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,020 miles
    Test number
    192828874043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    412648140435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail33,799 miles (+1,424)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    279744790135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass32,375 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    483533341398
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mountings wear developing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass30,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    758891775056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,473 miles (+951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    397531575001
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass29,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,522 miles
    Test number
    195564584054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,522 miles (+3,348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,522 miles
    Test number
    359783084012
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass26,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    708291913257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,174 miles (+2,974)1 dangerous1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    149450913204
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre showing signs of wear

  20. Pass23,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    197656942137
    • NoteAirbag light is on

  21. Fail23,200 miles (+1,180)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    376116242141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light is on

  22. Pass22,020 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,020 miles
    Test number
    218802551473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,379 miles (+309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,379 miles
    Test number
    962924050153
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  24. Pass20,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    692823649148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,070 miles (+1,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    564442849116
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass18,642 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,642 miles
    Test number
    571162348157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,023 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,023 miles
    Test number
    380435147100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,060 miles
    Test number
    163764846168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 HYC

Does LS03 HYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HYC expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HYC?
The MOT on LS03 HYC expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HYC done?
LS03 HYC was recorded at 53,133 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 2,334 miles a year.
Has LS03 HYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HYC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 HYC 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 LS03 HYC find?
LS03 HYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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