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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB53 CSOMOT history

LB53 CSO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,831 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CSO was last recorded at 95,831 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 7,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,493 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,338 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,831 miles
  • 2024 – 88,493 miles
  • 2023 – 84,839 miles
  • 2022 – 81,059 miles
  • 2021 – 76,491 miles
  • 2020 – 72,285 miles
  • 2019 – 65,784 miles
  • 2018 – 60,710 miles
  • 2017 – 56,386 miles
  • 2016 – 51,962 miles
  • 2015 – 46,551 miles
  • 2014 – 40,956 miles
  • 2013 – 35,736 miles
  • 2012 – 35,640 miles
  • 2011 – 32,463 miles
  • 2010 – 31,972 miles
  • 2009 – 31,298 miles
  • 2008 – 30,278 miles
  • 2007 – 27,059 miles
  • 2006 – 20,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,831 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front very slight play on both front track rod ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside handbrake lever on caliper slightly sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,831 miles (+7,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    861386512518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass88,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    703619694809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight play on both front track rod ends

  3. Fail88,493 miles (+3,654)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    674278132976
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure r/h front tyre has failed, worn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively l/h front wiper blade broken, needs replacing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tracking is out, will be adjusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front l/h front tyre only just in legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very slight play on both front track rod ends

  4. Pass84,839 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    275000444639
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNon mandatory reverse light not working.
    • AdvisoryWheel fixings covered.

  5. Fail84,839 miles (+3,780)2 dangerous5 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    379878183282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNon mandatory reverse light not working.
    • AdvisoryWheel fixings covered.

  6. Pass81,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    897124079441
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail81,059 miles (+4,568)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    776134839295
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    580858700357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside handbrake lever on caliper slightly sticking (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,491 miles (+4,206)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    942953753164
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside handbrake lever on caliper slightly sticking (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    245086120189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,285 miles (+6,501)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    761032972193
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,784 miles (+5,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,784 miles
    Test number
    926797721794
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens' deteriorated. Beam image and intensity poor

  13. Pass60,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    564379474238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly and deteriorated

  14. Fail60,710 miles (+4,324)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    448909560476
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly and deteriorated

  15. Pass56,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    949328928592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,386 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    580107015092
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Fail56,386 miles (+4,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    741732348706
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass51,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    662247452130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,962 miles (+5,411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    176599065536
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass46,551 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    178109615028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,956 miles (+5,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    347193814000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,736 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,736 miles
    Test number
    479561223050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,640 miles (+3,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,640 miles
    Test number
    815380312380
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

  24. Pass32,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    347788241273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,463 miles (+491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    538048641272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass31,972 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    960997220325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,298 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,298 miles
    Test number
    464619829322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,278 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    411680618412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    903377127319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail27,059 miles (+6,177)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    790897027368
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass20,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,882 miles
    Test number
    412228226476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 CSO

Does LB53 CSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 CSO is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CSO?
The MOT on LB53 CSO is valid until 19 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 CSO done?
LB53 CSO was recorded at 95,831 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has LB53 CSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CSO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 CSO 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 CSO find?
LB53 CSO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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