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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB53 VVOMOT history

LB53 VVO is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,773 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VVO was last recorded at 125,773 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,328 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,445 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,773 miles
  • 2024 – 123,328 miles
  • 2023 – 120,581 miles
  • 2022 – 117,337 miles
  • 2021 – 113,312 miles
  • 2020 – 110,051 miles
  • 2019 – 106,788 miles
  • 2018 – 102,899 miles
  • 2017 – 98,898 miles
  • 2016 – 93,133 miles
  • 2015 – 83,144 miles
  • 2014 – 73,039 miles
  • 2013 – 62,673 miles
  • 2012 – 53,084 miles
  • 2011 – 42,683 miles
  • 2010 – 32,211 miles
  • 2009 – 23,033 miles
  • 2008 – 15,074 miles
  • 2007 – 10,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,773 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,773 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,773 miles
    Test number
    307975951644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,328 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    958361368816
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3 mm. worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail123,328 miles (+2,747)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    987835255691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3 mm. worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,581 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    955624225509
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail120,581 miles (+3,244)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    275799888706
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass117,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,337 miles
    Test number
    187765847096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,337 miles (+4,025)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,337 miles
    Test number
    151380947923
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass113,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    824850572724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail113,312 miles (+3,261)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    194952676991
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass110,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    965658620090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail110,051 miles (+3,263)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    179706558114
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s/r lamp unit

  12. Pass106,788 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,788 miles
    Test number
    582184194383
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail106,788 miles (+3,889)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,788 miles
    Test number
    793825399502
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass102,899 miles (+4,001)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    344185156380
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass98,898 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,898 miles
    Test number
    801356941876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail98,897 miles (+5,764)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,897 miles
    Test number
    402997936193
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass93,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    247381941656
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Fail93,133 miles (+9,989)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    851765183316
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  19. Pass83,144 miles (+10,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    692900773001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass73,039 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,039 miles
    Test number
    737862884296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,673 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    669332883253
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  22. Fail62,673 miles (+9,589)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    347860683210
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass53,084 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    649720492212
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  24. Fail53,079 miles (+10,396)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    109199882247
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  25. Pass42,683 miles (+10,472)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    466785181251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,211 miles (+9,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    142760780234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass23,033 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,033 miles
    Test number
    574600909347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,973 miles (+4,629)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    534277699260
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteReverse light incomplete

  29. Pass18,344 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,344 miles
    Test number
    280721739182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,074 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,074 miles
    Test number
    644995318063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass10,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,126 miles
    Test number
    611554227049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VVO

Does LB53 VVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VVO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VVO?
The MOT on LB53 VVO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VVO done?
LB53 VVO was recorded at 125,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has LB53 VVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VVO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 VVO 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 VVO find?
LB53 VVO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front coil spring corroded.

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