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LM03WKW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LM03WKW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,094 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,160 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,892 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- brake pedal slightly hard to depress
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,167 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pedal has slight travel.
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pedal has slight travel.
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,974 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,370 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2020 7 Jun 202612 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,287 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- CEL on.. Brake pad wear light showing.. Centre exhaust support cradle corroded..
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,889 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in n/s of steering rack
- Front pads getting low
20 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front pads getting low
- Slight play in n/s of steering rack
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,206 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017 7 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,187 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,802 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2015 7 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,882 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,559 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,921 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 7 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,251 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 7 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,742 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,320 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 7 Jun 20267 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,733 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2007 7 Jun 20267 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,733 MI
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LM03WKW was registered on 2003-07-03
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