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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB53 UZKMOT history

LB53 UZK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2023
Mileage
97,097 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UZK
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
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UZK was last recorded at 97,097 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 1,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,834 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,263 miles
Average per year
5,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,097 miles
  • 2021 – 95,834 miles
  • 2020 – 94,839 miles
  • 2019 – 88,865 miles
  • 2018 – 83,255 miles
  • 2017 – 78,825 miles
  • 2016 – 73,498 miles
  • 2014 – 60,523 miles
  • 2013 – 51,981 miles
  • 2012 – 49,838 miles
  • 2011 – 42,290 miles
  • 2010 – 37,029 miles
  • 2009 – 32,523 miles
  • 2008 – 26,764 miles
  • 2007 – 21,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,097 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on the edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,097 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,097 miles
    Test number
    869839479630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,834 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    571690402628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,839 miles (+5,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    302496430490
    • 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))

  4. Pass88,865 miles (+5,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    493855359650
    • 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))

  5. Pass83,255 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    810222389177
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on the edge

  6. Fail83,198 miles (+4,373)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    739151801467
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on the edge

  7. Pass78,825 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    875090725883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  8. Fail78,823 miles (+5,325)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,823 miles
    Test number
    954062919140
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  9. Pass73,498 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    999519699532
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail73,411 miles (+12,888)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    264392317519
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass60,523 miles (+8,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,523 miles
    Test number
    948569894109
    • 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)

  12. Pass51,981 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    838035083114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,838 miles (+7,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    847926272256
    • NoteFiller in rear of n/s outer sill

  14. Pass42,290 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    959392061213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    960394870288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,028 miles (+4,505)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    471983970240
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass32,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,523 miles
    Test number
    254270319399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,523 miles (+5,759)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,523 miles
    Test number
    501550619301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass26,764 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,764 miles
    Test number
    713393418348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,533 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,533 miles
    Test number
    790200517348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,960 miles
    Test number
    763036307168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UZK

Does LB53 UZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UZK expired on 23 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UZK?
The MOT on LB53 UZK expired on 23 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UZK done?
LB53 UZK was recorded at 97,097 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 5,203 miles a year.
Has LB53 UZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UZK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 UZK 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 UZK find?
LB53 UZK passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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