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2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration LS03LZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern headlight lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- eml light on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,299 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- EML on
- Both front tyres worn to 3mm
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Both front tyres worn to 3mm
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- EML on
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,650 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,169 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,085 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges & has cuts in the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges & has cuts in the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,612 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
16 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,612 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,475 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 7 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,150 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 7 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,188 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,188 MI
7 Jun 202624 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,437 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202628 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,740 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 7 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,792 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 7 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,755 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 7 Jun 20264 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,095 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008 7 Jun 20262 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,646 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS03LZW was registered on 2003-05-22
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