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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB53 FGEMOT history

LB53 FGE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,628 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FGE was last recorded at 128,628 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,710 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,918 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,628 miles
  • 2025 – 126,710 miles
  • 2024 – 122,868 miles
  • 2023 – 119,701 miles
  • 2022 – 115,268 miles
  • 2021 – 112,096 miles
  • 2020 – 108,063 miles
  • 2019 – 104,658 miles
  • 2018 – 101,185 miles
  • 2017 – 98,279 miles
  • 2016 – 95,251 miles
  • 2015 – 92,549 miles
  • 2014 – 89,059 miles
  • 2013 – 85,952 miles
  • 2012 – 85,030 miles
  • 2011 – 76,389 miles
  • 2010 – 69,740 miles
  • 2008 – 61,331 miles
  • 2007 – 51,500 miles
  • 2006 – 44,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,628 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,628 miles (+1,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    552489450518
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass126,710 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,710 miles
    Test number
    574002664246
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail126,708 miles (+3,840)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,708 miles
    Test number
    884930831462
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass122,868 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    305166238141
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail122,868 miles (+3,167)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    956912473435
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,701 miles
    Test number
    287686540529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail119,701 miles (+4,433)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,701 miles
    Test number
    915999621155
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass115,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,268 miles
    Test number
    749111657041
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail115,268 miles (+3,172)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,268 miles
    Test number
    761425426797
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass112,096 miles (+4,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,096 miles
    Test number
    246088136754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass108,063 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,063 miles
    Test number
    529332006989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail108,055 miles (+3,397)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,055 miles
    Test number
    869406781979
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass104,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    448586543353
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays masking some items

  14. Fail104,658 miles (+3,473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    175913077363
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays masking some items

  15. Pass101,185 miles (+2,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    127953099632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  16. Pass98,279 miles (+3,028)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    269474852072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  17. Pass95,251 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,251 miles
    Test number
    475408515751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass92,549 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    452228500840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,059 miles (+3,107)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    395784024301
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass85,952 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,952 miles
    Test number
    486026823403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,030 miles3 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    266372582061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteE.m.l light on
    • NoteO/s/r heavily perished

  22. Pass85,030 miles (+8,641)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    797962582036
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteE.m.l light on
    • NoteO/s/r heavily perished

  23. Pass76,389 miles (+6,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    229757871024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass69,740 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,740 miles
    Test number
    120353350037
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteTested when wet
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  25. Fail69,740 miles (+8,409)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,740 miles
    Test number
    924653150089
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteTested when wet
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  26. Pass61,331 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,331 miles
    Test number
    431791218372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,500 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,500 miles
    Test number
    794309137391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    981068136323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 FGE

Does LB53 FGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FGE is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FGE?
The MOT on LB53 FGE is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FGE done?
LB53 FGE was recorded at 128,628 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has LB53 FGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FGE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 FGE 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 FGE find?
LB53 FGE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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