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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,781 cc

LB53 VRSMOT history

LB53 VRS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,722 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VRS was last recorded at 106,722 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,722 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,722 miles
  • 2025 – 96,831 miles
  • 2024 – 92,331 miles
  • 2023 – 87,086 miles
  • 2022 – 78,967 miles
  • 2021 – 75,335 miles
  • 2020 – 62,320 miles
  • 2019 – 49,505 miles
  • 2018 – 47,307 miles
  • 2017 – 43,627 miles
  • 2016 – 39,674 miles
  • 2015 – 37,659 miles
  • 2014 – 34,539 miles
  • 2012 – 31,609 miles
  • 2011 – 28,136 miles
  • 2010 – 22,599 miles
  • 2009 – 16,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,722 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in most rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    544617036743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in most rear suspension components

  2. Fail106,722 miles (+9,891)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    523374097972
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in most rear suspension components

  3. Pass96,831 miles (+4,500)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    206542236044
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam inc mountings corroded but not excessive

  4. Pass92,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    350324899278
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe but still supporting (underneath) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail92,331 miles (+5,245)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    485728327901
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe but still supporting (underneath) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front difficult to assess due to binding brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,086 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    903214002265
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides - nearside worst, suspect track rod (inner) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,082 miles (+8,115)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    526678427090
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides - nearside worst, suspect track rod (inner) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,967 miles (+3,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    302074843003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,335 miles (+13,015)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    279888042152
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,320 miles (+12,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    898311099899
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight lift @ nsf top strut mount

  11. Pass49,505 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    767340209541
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,307 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,307 miles
    Test number
    739796096608
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass43,627 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    718061225134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,674 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    762964240334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,659 miles (+3,120)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,659 miles
    Test number
    448399545052
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.

  16. Pass34,539 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    156173664029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,609 miles (+3,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    675748232361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,136 miles
    Test number
    969203231386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,136 miles (+5,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,136 miles
    Test number
    975603931379
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass22,599 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,599 miles
    Test number
    870678930217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,376 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    692519739267
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cuts in tread

  22. Pass16,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    971419839274
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cuts in tread

Questions about LB53 VRS

Does LB53 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VRS is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VRS?
The MOT on LB53 VRS is valid until 11 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 VRS done?
LB53 VRS was recorded at 106,722 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,519 miles a year.
Has LB53 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VRS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 VRS 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 VRS find?
LB53 VRS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; general corrosion in most rear suspension components.

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