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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB53 SXXMOT history

LB53 SXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,218 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SXX was last recorded at 76,218 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,053 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
3,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,218 miles
  • 2025 – 75,053 miles
  • 2024 – 72,710 miles
  • 2023 – 70,684 miles
  • 2022 – 67,547 miles
  • 2020 – 66,031 miles
  • 2019 – 65,080 miles
  • 2018 – 63,019 miles
  • 2017 – 57,572 miles
  • 2016 – 54,293 miles
  • 2014 – 47,842 miles
  • 2013 – 45,094 miles
  • 2012 – 40,684 miles
  • 2011 – 36,166 miles
  • 2010 – 32,790 miles
  • 2009 – 30,834 miles
  • 2008 – 28,272 miles
  • 2007 – 20,183 miles
  • 2006 – 14,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,218 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    525754978806
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,217 miles (+1,164)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    168368110884
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspention corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,053 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,053 miles
    Test number
    226055030151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,710 miles (+2,026)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    961450331615
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,684 miles (+3,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,684 miles
    Test number
    494085502407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,547 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    860019531416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    503123582449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside ,suspension, steering,and exhaust system quite corroded

  8. Fail66,031 miles (+951)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    430080581720
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside ,suspension, steering,and exhaust system quite corroded

  9. Pass65,080 miles (+2,061)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    701368127878
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,019 miles (+2,152)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,019 miles
    Test number
    116135301919
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,867 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    999859422326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,572 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    810177023780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,293 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,293 miles
    Test number
    180267314099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,842 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,842 miles
    Test number
    426030534492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,094 miles (+4,410)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    466057423496
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass40,684 miles (+4,518)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    648184012332
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise front screen delaminating.
    • NoteAdvise various stone chips front screen.

  17. Pass36,166 miles (+3,376)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,166 miles
    Test number
    969115511350
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre perrished.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads wearing low inner.

  18. Pass32,790 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,790 miles
    Test number
    674936710379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,834 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    972315319325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,272 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    433949918383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,183 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    423675807406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,396 miles
    Test number
    444063956339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SXX

Does LB53 SXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SXX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SXX?
The MOT on LB53 SXX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SXX done?
LB53 SXX was recorded at 76,218 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
Has LB53 SXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SXX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 SXX 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 SXX find?
LB53 SXX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front and rear suspention corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under wheel arch; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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