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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LU03 XXXMOT history

LU03 XXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 89,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,425 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 XXX
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
16 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 XXX was last recorded at 89,425 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,425 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,425 miles
  • 2025 – 87,751 miles
  • 2024 – 85,466 miles
  • 2023 – 84,601 miles
  • 2022 – 84,453 miles
  • 2021 – 82,850 miles
  • 2020 – 80,872 miles
  • 2019 – 79,663 miles
  • 2018 – 74,556 miles
  • 2017 – 68,187 miles
  • 2016 – 62,532 miles
  • 2015 – 56,150 miles
  • 2014 – 51,173 miles
  • 2013 – 46,228 miles
  • 2012 – 40,338 miles
  • 2011 – 37,752 miles
  • 2010 – 35,857 miles
  • 2009 – 33,674 miles
  • 2008 – 29,022 miles
  • 2007 – 22,748 miles
  • 2006 – 18,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,425 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,425 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    535189884272
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,425 miles (+1,674)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    295675390365
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,751 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    295153527317
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,750 miles (+2,284)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    323098291124
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake weak

  5. Pass85,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    740948674571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,466 miles (+865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    540671541511
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,601 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,601 miles
    Test number
    673784849473
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,599 miles (+146)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    631409564709
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    180139468981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,453 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    966647123972
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass82,850 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    253046395667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,872 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    952597250413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,871 miles (+1,208)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    170591611616
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass79,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    502752137084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,663 miles (+5,107)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    383880370473
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  16. Pass74,556 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    907665511134
    • 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))

  17. Fail74,550 miles (+6,363)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,550 miles
    Test number
    403221455431
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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))

  18. Pass68,187 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    323526345643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,532 miles (+6,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    858265157261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,150 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    385935415207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail56,150 miles (+4,977)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    397165615238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass51,173 miles (+4,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,173 miles
    Test number
    719517814258
    • NoteExhaust middle bracket missing but system still supported

  23. Fail46,228 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    389752833406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass46,228 miles (+5,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    668752533289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass40,338 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    188718552140
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall and edge of tread perishing

  26. Fail40,338 miles (+2,586)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    207748852168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall and edge of tread perishing

  27. Pass37,752 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    386302451121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,857 miles (+2,183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    173763350133
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  29. Pass33,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    281495339118
    • NoteBoth outer sills are damaged

  30. Fail33,674 miles (+4,652)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    211185539120
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills are damaged

  31. Pass29,022 miles (+6,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,022 miles
    Test number
    574140728112
    • NoteBoth outer sills are slightly damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads are starting to wear low

  32. Pass22,748 miles (+4,044)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    182510027169
    • NoteBoth front tyres have 3mm tread and starting to wear on outer edges
    • NoteBoth outer sills are damaged

  33. Pass18,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,704 miles
    Test number
    174063326103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 XXX

Does LU03 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 XXX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 XXX?
The MOT on LU03 XXX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 XXX done?
LU03 XXX was recorded at 89,425 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has LU03 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 XXX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 XXX 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 XXX find?
LU03 XXX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes.

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