Volkswagen Beetle
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LD53 CZXMOT history
LD53 CZX is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 75,479 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 CZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 CZX was last recorded at 75,479 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Sept 2018: 54,119 miles, lower than 54,513 miles on 19 Sept 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,479 miles · 11 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,479 miles
- 2025 – 73,106 miles
- 2024 – 71,274 miles
- 2023 – 69,388 miles
- 2022 – 66,427 miles
- 2021 – 62,812 miles
- 2020 – 59,330 miles
- 2019 – 57,170 miles
- 2018 – 54,119 miles
- 2017 – 49,848 miles
- 2016 – 46,312 miles
- 2015 – 42,577 miles
- 2014 – 39,140 miles
- 2013 – 36,042 miles
- 2012 – 33,259 miles
- 2011 – 30,711 miles
- 2010 – 27,865 miles
- 2009 – 24,505 miles
- 2008 – 20,998 miles
- 2007 – 16,473 miles
- 2006 – 12,279 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 75,479 miles
- Test number
- 417501227047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,479 miles (+2,373)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,479 miles
- Test number
- 655882097028
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
Pass73,106 miles (+1,832)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 73,106 miles
- Test number
- 508927753615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,274 miles (+1,886)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,274 miles
- Test number
- 677463782163
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s discs slightly pitted and worn on the inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s bushes on the lower suspension arms are beginning to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s and N/s rear pipes have began to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/s ad N/s springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,388 miles
- Test number
- 435103586784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,388 miles (+2,961)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,388 miles
- Test number
- 516274530292
- 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass66,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 66,427 miles
- Test number
- 906911283700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,427 miles (+3,615)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,427 miles
- Test number
- 627355134479
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass62,812 miles (+3,482)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 62,812 miles
- Test number
- 561548922114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,330 miles (+2,160)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 59,330 miles
- Test number
- 218607051635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,170 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 57,170 miles
- Test number
- 742036765567
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass54,119 miles (-394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,119 miles
- Test number
- 616939890517
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail54,513 miles (+4,665)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,513 miles
- Test number
- 321603169881
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass49,848 miles (+3,536)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 49,848 miles
- Test number
- 652920379582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,312 miles (+3,735)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,312 miles
- Test number
- 355277671250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,577 miles (+3,437)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,577 miles
- Test number
- 629134034020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,140 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 39,140 miles
- Test number
- 355332674204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,042 miles (+2,783)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,042 miles
- Test number
- 757506963239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,259 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,259 miles
- Test number
- 386380972206
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass33,259 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,259 miles
- Test number
- 725040672243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,711 miles (+2,846)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,711 miles
- Test number
- 517968251224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,865 miles (+3,360)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,865 miles
- Test number
- 153866760235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,505 miles (+3,507)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,505 miles
- Test number
- 581470769225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,998 miles (+4,525)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,998 miles
- Test number
- 211817068288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,473 miles (+4,194)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,473 miles
- Test number
- 531609147219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 12,279 miles
- Test number
- 321104066469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 CZX
- Does LD53 CZX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CZX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 CZX?
- The MOT on LD53 CZX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 CZX done?
- LD53 CZX was recorded at 75,479 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
- Has LD53 CZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 CZX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 CZX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 CZX find?
- LD53 CZX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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