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Volkswagen Beetle

Cream · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 VAKMOT history

LB53 VAK is a cream diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 192,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
192,396 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VAK was last recorded at 192,396 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,386 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,396 miles
  • 2024 – 192,242 miles
  • 2023 – 190,582 miles
  • 2022 – 187,684 miles
  • 2021 – 187,279 miles
  • 2020 – 186,469 miles
  • 2019 – 182,275 miles
  • 2018 – 175,090 miles
  • 2017 – 168,102 miles
  • 2016 – 161,668 miles
  • 2015 – 154,614 miles
  • 2014 – 147,109 miles
  • 2013 – 139,605 miles
  • 2012 – 131,689 miles
  • 2011 – 123,888 miles
  • 2010 – 116,730 miles
  • 2009 – 113,538 miles
  • 2008 – 102,667 miles
  • 2007 – 93,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,396 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nail in near side front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,396 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    192,396 miles
    Test number
    960342355991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,386 miles (+144)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,386 miles
    Test number
    277423959479
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass192,242 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    192,242 miles
    Test number
    821280707593
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail192,240 miles (+1,658)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,240 miles
    Test number
    238384880732
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass190,582 miles (+2,898)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,582 miles
    Test number
    248390950703
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass187,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,684 miles
    Test number
    250273035597
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail187,684 miles (+405)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,684 miles
    Test number
    233031394659
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass187,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,279 miles
    Test number
    780152026498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  9. Fail187,279 miles (+810)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,279 miles
    Test number
    305259124076
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  10. Pass186,469 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    186,469 miles
    Test number
    531400830565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail186,439 miles (+4,164)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,439 miles
    Test number
    535131980382
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm faulty (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass182,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    182,275 miles
    Test number
    387500357211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,275 miles (+7,185)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,275 miles
    Test number
    270779056290
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass175,090 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    924477201752
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  15. Fail175,090 miles (+6,988)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    387397970076
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  16. Pass168,102 miles (+6,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    168,102 miles
    Test number
    957466421899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass161,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,668 miles
    Test number
    765448129378
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail161,668 miles (+7,054)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,668 miles
    Test number
    454762548908
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass154,614 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,614 miles
    Test number
    148649118125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre devoid of tread on the inner most edge
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre has two nails in it
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail154,614 miles (+7,505)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,614 miles
    Test number
    203560514226
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre devoid of tread on the inner most edge
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre has two nails in it
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass147,109 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    147,109 miles
    Test number
    645855554287
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Fail147,109 miles (+7,504)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,109 miles
    Test number
    996005954249
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass139,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,605 miles
    Test number
    635541463278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail139,605 miles (+7,916)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,605 miles
    Test number
    539801563255
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass131,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    265078952255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  26. Fail131,689 miles (+7,801)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    717138252282
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  27. Pass123,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    115849941299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail123,888 miles (+7,158)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    816949841231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  29. Pass116,730 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,730 miles
    Test number
    993682250275
    • 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)

  30. Pass113,538 miles (+10,871)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    993489139397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges.
    • NoteCatalyst pipe rusty & very weak.
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake lever on calipier sticking

  31. Pass102,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    102,667 miles
    Test number
    493263548325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail102,667 miles (+8,847)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,667 miles
    Test number
    653403348332
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Pass93,820 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    93,820 miles
    Test number
    840844557379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass83,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    924512807093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VAK

Does LB53 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VAK is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VAK?
The MOT on LB53 VAK is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VAK done?
LB53 VAK was recorded at 192,396 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has LB53 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VAK has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 VAK 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 VAK find?
LB53 VAK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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