Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
LX03 LXDMOT history
LX03 LXD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 112,545 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX03 LXD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX03 LXD was last recorded at 112,545 miles on 1 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,542 miles · 15 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,545 miles
- 2018 – 112,325 miles
- 2017 – 110,006 miles
- 2016 – 106,046 miles
- 2015 – 100,601 miles
- 2014 – 95,141 miles
- 2013 – 88,949 miles
- 2012 – 83,690 miles
- 2011 – 77,708 miles
- 2010 – 71,161 miles
- 2009 – 61,992 miles
- 2008 – 49,047 miles
- 2007 – 36,937 miles
- 2006 – 26,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,545 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,545 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 112,545 miles
- Test number
- 421829412168
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant light on
Fail112,542 miles (+217)1 dangerous8 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,542 miles
- Test number
- 818557712264
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.21 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant light on
Fail112,325 miles (+2,319)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,325 miles
- Test number
- 361427526620
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass110,006 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 110,006 miles
- Test number
- 253187964614
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broke
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail110,004 miles (+3,958)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,004 miles
- Test number
- 968939596073
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broke
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,046 miles (+5,445)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 106,046 miles
- Test number
- 235690806320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,601 miles (+5,460)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,601 miles
- Test number
- 736843875191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,141 miles (+6,192)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 95,141 miles
- Test number
- 199604274163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,949 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,949 miles
- Test number
- 505710683111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,690 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,690 miles
- Test number
- 649295282148
- Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Pass83,690 miles (+5,982)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,690 miles
- Test number
- 738055282187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,708 miles (+6,547)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 77,708 miles
- Test number
- 625963181148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,161 miles (+9,169)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 71,161 miles
- Test number
- 593483560168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,992 miles (+190)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 61,992 miles
- Test number
- 690364369178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,802 miles (+12,755)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,802 miles
- Test number
- 353737059121
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass49,047 miles (+12,110)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 49,047 miles
- Test number
- 770729958152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,937 miles (+10,908)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 36,937 miles
- Test number
- 841499157112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 26,029 miles
- Test number
- 623981356182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX03 LXD
- Does LX03 LXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 LXD is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX03 LXD?
- The MOT on LX03 LXD is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX03 LXD done?
- LX03 LXD was recorded at 112,545 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
- Has LX03 LXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX03 LXD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX03 LXD 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 LX03 LXD find?
- LX03 LXD passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic, and 4 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.