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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,398 cc

T3 LMUMOT history

T3 LMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
99,893 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LMU was last recorded at 99,893 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 8,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,760 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,133 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,893 miles
  • 2021 – 91,760 miles
  • 2020 – 89,937 miles
  • 2019 – 89,517 miles
  • 2018 – 88,550 miles
  • 2017 – 87,527 miles
  • 2016 – 82,408 miles
  • 2015 – 72,172 miles
  • 2014 – 64,922 miles
  • 2013 – 53,781 miles
  • 2012 – 35,833 miles
  • 2011 – 31,979 miles
  • 2010 – 27,842 miles
  • 2009 – 23,483 miles
  • 2008 – 18,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,893 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,893 miles (+8,133)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    626983915410
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,760 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,760 miles
    Test number
    937031432620
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail91,757 miles (+1,820)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,757 miles
    Test number
    460823012505
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,937 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,937 miles
    Test number
    332061536539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,517 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,517 miles
    Test number
    530139762879
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut has slight lift in the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut has slight lift in the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,517 miles (+967)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,517 miles
    Test number
    411094745566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut has slight lift in the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut has slight lift in the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,550 miles (+1,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    935699478682
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass87,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    597332083028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,527 miles (+5,119)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    463724019253
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass82,408 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    678504551982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,407 miles (+10,235)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,407 miles
    Test number
    340205968131
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass72,172 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    211215177135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    566587594292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,922 miles (+11,141)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    925549884237
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass53,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    546013573286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,781 miles (+17,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    635813973267
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass35,833 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    686351722239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,979 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    725118511272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,842 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,842 miles
    Test number
    921507620262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,483 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    870861329202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,581 miles
    Test number
    233819728269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LMU

Does T3 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 LMU expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 LMU?
The MOT on T3 LMU expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 LMU done?
T3 LMU was recorded at 99,893 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has T3 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LMU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 LMU 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 T3 LMU find?
T3 LMU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%, and 3 more.

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