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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB53 UTGMOT history

LB53 UTG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 64,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,016 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UTG was last recorded at 64,016 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,954 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
2,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,016 miles
  • 2025 – 63,954 miles
  • 2024 – 63,521 miles
  • 2023 – 62,144 miles
  • 2022 – 60,117 miles
  • 2021 – 58,806 miles
  • 2020 – 57,743 miles
  • 2019 – 56,377 miles
  • 2018 – 54,505 miles
  • 2017 – 52,743 miles
  • 2016 – 51,186 miles
  • 2015 – 49,941 miles
  • 2014 – 48,555 miles
  • 2013 – 47,428 miles
  • 2012 – 45,685 miles
  • 2011 – 42,443 miles
  • 2010 – 39,290 miles
  • 2009 – 34,386 miles
  • 2008 – 29,989 miles
  • 2007 – 26,516 miles
  • 2006 – 23,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,016 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    653897487919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass63,954 miles (+433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    230632420868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass63,521 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    943461796373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,144 miles (+2,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    499109234195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass60,117 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,117 miles
    Test number
    813079587646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail60,116 miles (+1,310)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,116 miles
    Test number
    630986943093
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass58,806 miles (+1,063)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    245755905251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,743 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    640323453017
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last two inches of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail57,742 miles (+1,365)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,742 miles
    Test number
    808054707087
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last two inches of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    122487960601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail56,377 miles (+1,872)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    659496929627
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass54,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    354469521881
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail54,505 miles (+1,762)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    701626310138
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass52,743 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    840398610142
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail52,742 miles (+1,556)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    935249957056
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass51,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    401161438897
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail51,186 miles (+1,245)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    304489624798
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose Lockout insecure (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass49,941 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,941 miles
    Test number
    283357732354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    548997504331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,555 miles (+1,127)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    235027704392
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,428 miles (+1,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,428 miles
    Test number
    515262023378
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass45,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    488964122369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail45,685 miles (+3,242)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    355464222304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass42,443 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,443 miles
    Test number
    318116721305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,290 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    510483020397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    181298229356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,381 miles (+4,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,381 miles
    Test number
    390788829385
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass29,989 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,989 miles
    Test number
    933236318352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,516 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,516 miles
    Test number
    834207117379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,967 miles
    Test number
    461884226434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UTG

Does LB53 UTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UTG is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UTG?
The MOT on LB53 UTG is valid until 23 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 UTG done?
LB53 UTG was recorded at 64,016 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
Has LB53 UTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UTG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 UTG 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 UTG find?
LB53 UTG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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