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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB53 VVGMOT history

LB53 VVG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
111,029 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VVG
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
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VVG was last recorded at 111,029 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,634 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
5,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,029 miles
  • 2020 – 108,634 miles
  • 2019 – 105,005 miles
  • 2018 – 100,077 miles
  • 2017 – 96,194 miles
  • 2016 – 91,805 miles
  • 2015 – 88,132 miles
  • 2014 – 85,553 miles
  • 2013 – 81,624 miles
  • 2012 – 77,333 miles
  • 2011 – 71,308 miles
  • 2010 – 63,413 miles
  • 2009 – 54,822 miles
  • 2008 – 47,124 miles
  • 2007 – 33,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion but no holes
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads close to minimun limits

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,029 miles
    Test number
    889334753622
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion but no holes
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads close to minimun limits

  2. Fail111,029 miles (+2,395)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,029 miles
    Test number
    897052696381
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion but no holes
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads close to minimun limits

  3. Pass108,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    665540678502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,634 miles (+3,629)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    566998729704
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass105,005 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    992876941791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    477725217224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,077 miles (+3,883)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    384722971306
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    163400063629
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubber broken but system secure
    • AdvisoryO/s boot strut broken
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryVarious heat shields becoming insecure

  9. Fail96,194 miles (+4,389)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    785370841045
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubber broken but system secure
    • AdvisoryO/s boot strut broken
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre becoming perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVarious heat shields becoming insecure

  10. Pass91,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    858540397843
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail91,805 miles (+2,300)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    292544604994
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass89,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    804523862020
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and tyres are perished

  13. Fail89,505 miles (+1,373)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    572719857043
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and tyres are perished

  14. Pass88,132 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    235789515003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,553 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    117676434492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,547 miles (+3,923)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    228125534091
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass81,624 miles (+4,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,624 miles
    Test number
    106555123033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,333 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    665392932083
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail77,332 miles (+6,024)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    509451732079
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass71,308 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,308 miles
    Test number
    769624711072
    • NoteExhaust centre saddle rubber mounts missing

  21. Fail71,307 miles (+7,894)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    178642311492
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre saddle rubber mounts missing
    • NoteInterior mirror security suspect

  22. Pass63,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    464257920034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,413 miles (+8,591)2 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    241616820039
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCentre exhaust cradle weld broken
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper poor

  24. Pass54,822 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    892746229001
    • NoteBoth front tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteNearside front brake disc slightly corroded

  25. Fail54,818 miles (+7,694)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    261350229011
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteNearside front brake disc slightly corroded

  26. Pass47,124 miles (+13,152)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    182547608023
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass33,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    661765407079
    • NoteRear fog lamp/switch suspect operation

Questions about LB53 VVG

Does LB53 VVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VVG expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VVG?
The MOT on LB53 VVG expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VVG done?
LB53 VVG was recorded at 111,029 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 5,063 miles a year.
Has LB53 VVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VVG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 VVG 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 VVG find?
LB53 VVG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside outer n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion but no holes; rear brake pads close to minimun limits.

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