Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD53 FCXMOT history
LD53 FCX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,341 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 194,341 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FCX was last recorded at 194,341 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,093 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 248 miles
- Average per year
- 8,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,341 miles
- 2025 – 194,093 miles
- 2024 – 193,572 miles
- 2023 – 193,261 miles
- 2022 – 192,743 miles
- 2021 – 192,488 miles
- 2020 – 192,335 miles
- 2019 – 192,144 miles
- 2017 – 190,905 miles
- 2016 – 180,163 miles
- 2015 – 167,426 miles
- 2014 – 152,371 miles
- 2013 – 138,174 miles
- 2012 – 121,215 miles
- 2011 – 107,964 miles
- 2010 – 91,866 miles
- 2009 – 77,595 miles
- 2008 – 60,852 miles
- 2007 – 45,338 miles
- 2006 – 30,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,341 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,341 miles (+248)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 194,341 miles
- Test number
- 272389805352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass194,093 miles (+521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 194,093 miles
- Test number
- 636473523777
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass193,572 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,572 miles
- Test number
- 515902462369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Fail193,572 miles (+311)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,572 miles
- Test number
- 891072230185
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Pass193,261 miles (+518)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 193,261 miles
- Test number
- 739497295041
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass192,743 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 192,743 miles
- Test number
- 201575422226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,728 miles (+240)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,728 miles
- Test number
- 310992817640
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Slight hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked and perisheing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight travel
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts cracked and perisheing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass192,488 miles (+153)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 192,488 miles
- Test number
- 248828272238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass192,335 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 192,335 miles
- Test number
- 425419039632
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Auxiliary belt perished
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail192,335 miles (+191)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,335 miles
- Test number
- 508249552402
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Auxiliary belt perished
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass192,144 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 192,144 miles
- Test number
- 847922821139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,905 miles (+10,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 190,905 miles
- Test number
- 409246113268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass180,163 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 180,163 miles
- Test number
- 596621834990
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail180,163 miles (+12,737)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,163 miles
- Test number
- 108847931269
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass167,426 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 167,426 miles
- Test number
- 509182303665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,425 miles (+15,054)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,425 miles
- Test number
- 698750960828
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass152,371 miles (+14,197)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 152,371 miles
- Test number
- 459892174258
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside door sill damaged
Pass138,174 miles (+16,959)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 138,174 miles
- Test number
- 345829663413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,215 miles (+13,251)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 121,215 miles
- Test number
- 738375052291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front bumper poorly attached
Pass107,964 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 107,964 miles
- Test number
- 738152751267
- NoteFront lower arm rear bushes are perished
- NoteFront number plate is breaking up
Fail107,961 miles (+16,095)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,961 miles
- Test number
- 788152951208
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
- NoteFront lower arm rear bushes are perished
- NoteFront number plate is breaking up
Pass91,866 miles (+14,271)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 91,866 miles
- Test number
- 430512870211
- NoteBoth rear tyres are on 2.5mm
Pass77,595 miles (+16,743)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 77,595 miles
- Test number
- 642027359282
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting insecure but not affecting exhaust security
Pass60,852 miles (+15,514)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,852 miles
- Test number
- 184993758233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,338 miles (+14,835)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 45,338 miles
- Test number
- 311314767230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,503 miles
- Test number
- 674068766200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 FCX
- Does LD53 FCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FCX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FCX?
- The MOT on LD53 FCX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 FCX done?
- LD53 FCX was recorded at 194,341 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,232 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FCX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FCX 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 FCX find?
- LD53 FCX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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