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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 BZFMOT history

LD53 BZF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,627 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BZF was last recorded at 50,627 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,548 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
1,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,627 miles
  • 2024 – 49,548 miles
  • 2023 – 48,708 miles
  • 2021 – 47,082 miles
  • 2019 – 45,715 miles
  • 2018 – 44,187 miles
  • 2017 – 42,605 miles
  • 2016 – 40,951 miles
  • 2015 – 39,192 miles
  • 2014 – 37,816 miles
  • 2013 – 36,484 miles
  • 2012 – 34,672 miles
  • 2011 – 32,932 miles
  • 2010 – 31,234 miles
  • 2009 – 29,406 miles
  • 2008 – 27,106 miles
  • 2007 – 25,220 miles
  • 2006 – 21,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,627 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    603747333343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,627 miles (+1,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    141349375074
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass49,548 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    870639264874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,708 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    996770381802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,951 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    198119410734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,082 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    460858343856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,279 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    539443482444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,715 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    872046757947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    190825262494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,187 miles (+1,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    912124262799
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass42,605 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    424157046135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,951 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    875203176719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,192 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    800556922065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail39,191 miles (+1,375)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    191548390497
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,816 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    408952804462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  16. Fail37,816 miles (+1,332)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    846292204348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  17. Pass36,484 miles (+1,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    217849183241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,672 miles (+1,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    299352792284
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,932 miles (+1,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    316320001370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass31,234 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,234 miles
    Test number
    124980100357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted slightly
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Fail31,234 miles (+1,828)2 dangerous5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,234 miles
    Test number
    974560200319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted slightly
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Pass29,406 miles (+2,300)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    193083509341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteSurface cracking on outer wall of n/s/r tyre
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  23. Pass27,106 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,106 miles
    Test number
    851097738374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,220 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,220 miles
    Test number
    744511657354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,724 miles
    Test number
    294308516325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BZF

Does LD53 BZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BZF is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BZF?
The MOT on LD53 BZF is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BZF done?
LD53 BZF was recorded at 50,627 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,486 miles a year.
Has LD53 BZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BZF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 BZF 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 LD53 BZF find?
LD53 BZF passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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