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LR03WNV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration LR03WNV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 05 Mar 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 129,920 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens clouded no pattern (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,348 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested N/S O/S/F lenses to clouded to check beam pattern (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,138 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,752 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust deteriorated
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,708 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre perished
- park brake travel long
- nearside headlamp loose but not considered insecure
- nearside door mirror missing
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre perished between treads
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre perished
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre perished between treads
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- nearside door mirror missing
- nearside headlamp loose but not considered insecure
- park brake travel long
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,357 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,335 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,693 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018 9 Jun 202616 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,693 MI
9 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,835 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear outer door sill corroding
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,040 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 9 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,118 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202631 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,496 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 9 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,979 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 9 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,034 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,263 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,992 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2010 9 Jun 202618 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,380 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009 9 Jun 20267 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,889 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,889 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,853 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2007 9 Jun 202612 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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LR03WNV was registered on 2003-08-22
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