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Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB53 CCYMOT history

LB53 CCY is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,221 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CCY was last recorded at 115,221 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,335 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,886 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,221 miles
  • 2024 – 113,335 miles
  • 2023 – 112,164 miles
  • 2022 – 109,840 miles
  • 2020 – 108,581 miles
  • 2019 – 104,467 miles
  • 2018 – 98,388 miles
  • 2017 – 93,049 miles
  • 2016 – 88,122 miles
  • 2015 – 81,598 miles
  • 2014 – 76,753 miles
  • 2013 – 72,052 miles
  • 2012 – 66,510 miles
  • 2011 – 58,129 miles
  • 2010 – 50,556 miles
  • 2009 – 43,368 miles
  • 2007 – 33,663 miles
  • 2006 – 25,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,221 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Advise drivers seat slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,221 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,221 miles
    Test number
    760088923856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,335 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,335 miles
    Test number
    218454043056
    • AdvisoryAdvise drivers seat slight play

  3. Fail113,334 miles (+23)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,334 miles
    Test number
    530645037650
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise drivers seat slight play

  4. Fail113,311 miles (+1,147)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,311 miles
    Test number
    630063428859
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,164 miles (+2,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,164 miles
    Test number
    214628947401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions just met legal limit

  6. Pass109,840 miles (+1,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    589115062531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    590531388567
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail108,581 miles (+4,114)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    555688849372
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,467 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    841156378687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,388 miles
    Test number
    824038379260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,388 miles (+5,339)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,388 miles
    Test number
    251042565433
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass93,049 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    806126015427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,122 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    836161075094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,598 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,598 miles
    Test number
    199854265128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Fail81,598 miles (+4,845)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,598 miles
    Test number
    116723565109
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on.

  16. Pass76,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    228679124421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,753 miles (+4,701)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    996048824141
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on.

  18. Pass72,052 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    298786953122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,510 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    285983942110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,510 miles (+8,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    697623642197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,129 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    259197541175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake disc worn recomend replaceing very soon
    • NoteFront number plate recomend attention soon

  22. Fail58,129 miles (+7,573)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    127177941182
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake disc worn recomend replaceing very soon
    • NoteFront number plate recomend attention soon

  23. Pass50,556 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    740549340152
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre corroded on sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear and offside front tyres getting low

  24. Fail50,556 miles (+7,188)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    272239940185
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre corroded on sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear and offside front tyres getting low

  25. Pass43,368 miles (+9,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    864963449140
    • NoteCruise is abit iratic, and up and down during emission test and idle takes along time to settle
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front tyre wearing on edges

  26. Pass33,663 miles (+8,416)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    651295747390
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  27. Pass25,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    603255036376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail25,247 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    460843736315
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 CCY

Does LB53 CCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 CCY is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CCY?
The MOT on LB53 CCY is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 CCY done?
LB53 CCY was recorded at 115,221 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has LB53 CCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CCY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 CCY 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 CCY find?
LB53 CCY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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