Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc
LU03 BUGMOT history
LU03 BUG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 92,889 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU03 BUG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU03 BUG was last recorded at 92,889 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,359 miles · 1 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 530 miles
- Average per year
- 4,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,889 miles
- 2024 – 92,359 miles
- 2023 – 88,490 miles
- 2021 – 87,332 miles
- 2020 – 85,596 miles
- 2019 – 81,654 miles
- 2018 – 75,856 miles
- 2017 – 68,612 miles
- 2016 – 60,677 miles
- 2015 – 58,176 miles
- 2014 – 50,393 miles
- 2013 – 36,280 miles
- 2012 – 31,830 miles
- 2010 – 31,231 miles
- 2009 – 29,105 miles
- 2008 – 25,461 miles
- 2007 – 18,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,889 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside seat tilt leaver missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,889 miles (+530)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 92,889 miles
- Test number
- 358081572519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,359 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 92,359 miles
- Test number
- 904077221026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,490 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 88,490 miles
- Test number
- 565170186159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,332 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 87,332 miles
- Test number
- 875602418915
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside seat tilt leaver missing
Fail87,332 miles (+1,736)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,332 miles
- Test number
- 929034712371
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside seat tilt leaver missing
Pass85,596 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,596 miles
- Test number
- 807159411615
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
Fail85,596 miles (+3,942)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,596 miles
- Test number
- 615880272661
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
Pass81,654 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 81,654 miles
- Test number
- 188813974676
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,654 miles (+5,798)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,654 miles
- Test number
- 184874772727
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure filter assembly insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,856 miles (+7,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,856 miles
- Test number
- 597375966007
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,612 miles (+7,935)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,612 miles
- Test number
- 597552329218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass60,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,677 miles
- Test number
- 957803832186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,677 miles (+2,501)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,677 miles
- Test number
- 464355292231
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass58,176 miles (+7,783)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 58,176 miles
- Test number
- 526491522453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,393 miles (+14,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 50,393 miles
- Test number
- 156478244128
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,280 miles (+4,450)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,280 miles
- Test number
- 519251833173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,830 miles (+599)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,830 miles
- Test number
- 677142362044
- NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall cracking up
Pass31,231 miles (+2,126)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 31,231 miles
- Test number
- 361863920475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,105 miles (+3,644)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,105 miles
- Test number
- 791864559127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,461 miles (+6,901)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,461 miles
- Test number
- 472255408140
- NoteBoth rear tyres show signs of surface cracks on sidewall and also between treads
Pass18,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 18,560 miles
- Test number
- 643950927247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,560 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,560 miles
- Test number
- 871050327269
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LU03 BUG
- Does LU03 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BUG is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU03 BUG?
- The MOT on LU03 BUG is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU03 BUG done?
- LU03 BUG was recorded at 92,889 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
- Has LU03 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU03 BUG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on LU03 BUG 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 LU03 BUG find?
- LU03 BUG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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