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Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB53 PTXMOT history

LB53 PTX is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
74,064 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PTX was last recorded at 74,064 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,945 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
2,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,064 miles
  • 2024 – 72,945 miles
  • 2023 – 72,128 miles
  • 2021 – 70,871 miles
  • 2018 – 70,823 miles
  • 2016 – 66,490 miles
  • 2015 – 61,206 miles
  • 2014 – 58,139 miles
  • 2013 – 55,539 miles
  • 2012 – 53,368 miles
  • 2011 – 50,399 miles
  • 2010 – 48,228 miles
  • 2009 – 45,925 miles
  • 2008 – 42,996 miles
  • 2007 – 35,589 miles
  • 2006 – 26,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,064 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    896239195800
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail74,037 miles (+1,092)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    550344033126
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass72,945 miles (+817)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    523726518762
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,128 miles (+1,257)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    237555688427
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,871 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    444473020527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail70,843 miles (+20)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    794216133873
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,823 miles (+4,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    162171676012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass66,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    755478279347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Fail66,490 miles (+5,284)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    424119494929
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass61,206 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    226156195100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    707719684188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,139 miles (+2,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    445538684191
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass55,539 miles (+2,171)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    849559183149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass53,368 miles (+2,969)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    249054882158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass50,399 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    408059381145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded

  16. Fail50,399 miles (+2,171)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    869586181110
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded

  17. Pass48,228 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    471838480157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads low.

  18. Fail48,228 miles (+2,303)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    202818180198
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads low.

  19. Pass45,925 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    343554599153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    464473958396
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail42,996 miles (+7,407)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    724323858338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on

  22. Pass35,589 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    171098937333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low and discs worn
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f track rod arm

  23. Fail35,589 miles (+9,205)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    434138537381
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low and discs worn
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f track rod arm

  24. Pass26,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    414129136410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,384 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    341769836373
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB53 PTX

Does LB53 PTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PTX expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PTX?
The MOT on LB53 PTX expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PTX done?
LB53 PTX was recorded at 74,064 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 2,570 miles a year.
Has LB53 PTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PTX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 PTX 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 PTX find?
LB53 PTX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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