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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB53 OWGMOT history

LB53 OWG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
148,413 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OWG
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
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OWG was last recorded at 148,413 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 5,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2010: 65,566 miles, lower than 602,038 miles on 6 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,858 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,555 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,413 miles
  • 2023 – 142,858 miles
  • 2022 – 138,475 miles
  • 2021 – 133,520 miles
  • 2019 – 124,899 miles
  • 2018 – 118,085 miles
  • 2017 – 107,997 miles
  • 2016 – 104,382 miles
  • 2015 – 94,484 miles
  • 2014 – 87,622 miles
  • 2013 – 79,437 miles
  • 2012 – 74,211 miles
  • 2011 – 69,788 miles
  • 2010 – 65,566 miles
  • 2009 – 602,038 miles
  • 2008 – 51,752 miles
  • 2006 – 42,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,413 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    167940023288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,413 miles (+5,555)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    946992882106
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass142,858 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,858 miles
    Test number
    935591083823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,475 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,475 miles
    Test number
    669030619909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    307782071274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,520 miles (+8,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    842594142166
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,899 miles (+6,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    929167451985
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,085 miles
    Test number
    799313247944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,082 miles (+10,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    725059497521
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass107,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    120045939720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail107,997 miles (+3,615)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    649264041909
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass104,382 miles (+9,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    910360056783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,484 miles (+6,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,484 miles
    Test number
    795630555191
    • NoteEsp light was on but went off after test

  14. Pass87,622 miles (+8,185)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    648677844130
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteWater/condensation in offside headlamp unit.

  15. Pass79,437 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    469280853159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,211 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    747776622172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,788 miles (+4,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,788 miles
    Test number
    818561531132
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pink indicating brakes binding at sometime,not binding when inspected

  18. Pass65,566 miles (-536,472)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    334579900112
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested

  19. Pass602,038 miles (+550,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    602,038 miles
    Test number
    914646329190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,752 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    260068428107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,317 miles
    Test number
    671892756326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 OWG

Does LB53 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OWG expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OWG?
The MOT on LB53 OWG expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OWG done?
LB53 OWG was recorded at 148,413 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has LB53 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OWG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 OWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 OWG find?
LB53 OWG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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