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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 FCVMOT history

LD53 FCV is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
64,808 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FCV was last recorded at 64,808 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,318 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
2,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,808 miles
  • 2024 – 64,318 miles
  • 2023 – 62,675 miles
  • 2022 – 60,747 miles
  • 2021 – 58,183 miles
  • 2020 – 56,439 miles
  • 2019 – 56,366 miles
  • 2018 – 55,930 miles
  • 2017 – 55,498 miles
  • 2016 – 51,784 miles
  • 2015 – 42,412 miles
  • 2014 – 37,501 miles
  • 2013 – 29,906 miles
  • 2011 – 26,294 miles
  • 2010 – 23,606 miles
  • 2009 – 21,376 miles
  • 2008 – 18,364 miles
  • 2007 – 17,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,808 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Both front tyres low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play offside inner steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,808 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    906566602417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    205286132937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald outside edge
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Fail64,310 miles (+1,635)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,310 miles
    Test number
    565742228375
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald outside edge
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Pass62,675 miles (+1,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    108822654091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,747 miles
    Test number
    174514304197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail60,747 miles (+2,564)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,747 miles
    Test number
    881711837893
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,183 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    399332317431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail58,183 miles (+1,744)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    464434943113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass56,439 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    305225187919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,366 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    210524241207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,930 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    998446219813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass55,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    116429813186
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight play offside inner steering arm

  13. Fail55,498 miles (+3,714)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    176237985628
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight play offside inner steering arm

  14. Pass51,784 miles (+9,372)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    301805440900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,412 miles (+4,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,412 miles
    Test number
    686322575086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass37,501 miles (+7,595)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    425152474019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,906 miles (+3,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,906 miles
    Test number
    196009333455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,294 miles (+2,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    787867231270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass23,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,606 miles
    Test number
    241994940242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,606 miles (+2,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,606 miles
    Test number
    393084440410
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass21,376 miles (+3,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,376 miles
    Test number
    152082239293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    460306668072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,364 miles (+1,275)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    460396668082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass17,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,089 miles
    Test number
    821232377052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 FCV

Does LD53 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FCV expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FCV?
The MOT on LD53 FCV expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FCV done?
LD53 FCV was recorded at 64,808 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
Has LD53 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FCV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 FCV 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 FCV find?
LD53 FCV passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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