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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB53 BUGMOT history

LB53 BUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,091 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BUG was last recorded at 42,091 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,713 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,091 miles
  • 2025 – 41,713 miles
  • 2024 – 41,132 miles
  • 2023 – 40,721 miles
  • 2022 – 39,607 miles
  • 2021 – 39,284 miles
  • 2020 – 38,924 miles
  • 2019 – 38,598 miles
  • 2018 – 38,085 miles
  • 2017 – 37,412 miles
  • 2016 – 36,531 miles
  • 2015 – 35,937 miles
  • 2014 – 35,155 miles
  • 2013 – 34,593 miles
  • 2012 – 33,814 miles
  • 2011 – 32,431 miles
  • 2010 – 31,868 miles
  • 2009 – 29,567 miles
  • 2008 – 28,361 miles
  • 2007 – 26,225 miles
  • 2006 – 22,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,091 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,091 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    286462695851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,713 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,713 miles
    Test number
    838547983425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,132 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,132 miles
    Test number
    242504590058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,721 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    360014079084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,607 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    762935641364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,284 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    441422879052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,280 miles (+356)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    333849504867
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass38,924 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,924 miles
    Test number
    241498168971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,598 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    963470702794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,085 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    920640742246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,412 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    282142620702
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses corroded

  12. Pass36,531 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,531 miles
    Test number
    895634310946
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass35,937 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    907063846559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,155 miles (+562)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    329657844293
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass34,593 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,593 miles
    Test number
    349866443296
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail34,593 miles (+779)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,593 miles
    Test number
    858706043274
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front wiper juddering on windowscreen slightly
    • NoteAdvise offside front wiper split

  17. Pass33,814 miles (+1,383)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,814 miles
    Test number
    376794732493
    • NoteNearside wiper juddering on windscreen slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking slightly
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack ends when on floor

  18. Pass32,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    366525141218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,431 miles (+563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    859665641259
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass31,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,868 miles
    Test number
    104445940221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,868 miles (+2,301)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,868 miles
    Test number
    273415440240
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass29,567 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    814072759258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,544 miles (+1,183)3 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    383861959233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOriginal number plates fitted over the top of illegal plates
    • NoteRear number plate water marks
    • NoteSlight surface rust on rear discs

  24. Pass28,361 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    522523058217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,225 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,225 miles
    Test number
    371743757480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,192 miles
    Test number
    233649746297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BUG

Does LB53 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BUG is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BUG?
The MOT on LB53 BUG is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BUG done?
LB53 BUG was recorded at 42,091 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 996 miles a year.
Has LB53 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BUG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 BUG 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 LB53 BUG find?
LB53 BUG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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