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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB53 KKDMOT history

LB53 KKD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,476 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 KKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 KKD was last recorded at 94,476 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,305 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,171 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,476 miles
  • 2025 – 93,305 miles
  • 2023 – 93,062 miles
  • 2022 – 87,950 miles
  • 2020 – 80,435 miles
  • 2019 – 79,899 miles
  • 2018 – 78,225 miles
  • 2017 – 75,651 miles
  • 2016 – 72,953 miles
  • 2015 – 70,143 miles
  • 2014 – 67,087 miles
  • 2013 – 62,952 miles
  • 2011 – 41,960 miles
  • 2010 – 38,766 miles
  • 2009 – 35,258 miles
  • 2008 – 31,272 miles
  • 2007 – 27,600 miles
  • 2006 – 21,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,476 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,476 miles (+1,171)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    783465879829
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,305 miles (+243)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    837312062277
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass93,062 miles (+5,112)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    847778874558
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass87,950 miles (+53)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    568160271857
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail87,897 miles (+7,462)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    607923457364
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass80,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    329555283019
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

  7. Fail80,435 miles (+536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    117586944490
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass79,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    430818112123
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusted and scored but not weaKend

  9. Fail79,897 miles (+1,672)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    843496239574
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusted and scored but not weaKend

  10. Pass78,225 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    402171313042
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  11. Fail78,224 miles (+2,573)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    581243243905
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  12. Pass75,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    593222850879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,650 miles (+2,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    596207147601
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass72,953 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    648810618516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,143 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    736636829051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,087 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    376123524397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    479919923490
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass62,952 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    578809723337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,668 miles (+14,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    738954503080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    759324751368
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail41,960 miles (+3,194)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    557773151359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass38,766 miles (+3,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    903176730396
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  23. Pass35,258 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    990117029345
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear pads low

  24. Fail35,258 miles (+3,986)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    770507129305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear pads low

  25. Pass31,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,272 miles
    Test number
    590876518344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,272 miles (+3,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,272 miles
    Test number
    393006718379
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass27,600 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    200007627349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,538 miles
    Test number
    452591736442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 KKD

Does LB53 KKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 KKD is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 KKD?
The MOT on LB53 KKD is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 KKD done?
LB53 KKD was recorded at 94,476 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has LB53 KKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 KKD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 KKD 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 KKD find?
LB53 KKD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both., and 2 more.

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