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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 KJJMOT history

LD53 KJJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
148,352 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KJJ was last recorded at 148,352 miles on 20 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,350 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,352 miles
  • 2021 – 146,723 miles
  • 2020 – 139,750 miles
  • 2019 – 126,918 miles
  • 2018 – 119,070 miles
  • 2017 – 113,723 miles
  • 2016 – 108,023 miles
  • 2015 – 102,618 miles
  • 2013 – 98,150 miles
  • 2012 – 93,172 miles
  • 2011 – 87,392 miles
  • 2010 – 82,404 miles
  • 2009 – 73,726 miles
  • 2008 – 63,989 miles
  • 2007 – 53,899 miles
  • 2006 – 44,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,352 miles

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,352 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,352 miles
    Test number
    399928065661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,350 miles (+1,627)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,350 miles
    Test number
    167554646990
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,723 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,723 miles
    Test number
    323123933733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,718 miles (+6,968)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,718 miles
    Test number
    366379001739
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,750 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,750 miles
    Test number
    631968909641
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,570 miles (+12,652)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    165712000613
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass126,918 miles (+7,848)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,918 miles
    Test number
    473882691493
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryO/s&n/s sill cover fitted

  8. Pass119,070 miles (+5,347)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    220579231139
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres low tread
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
    • AdvisoryEngine damp smell of fuel no leak found and signs of oil leak

  9. Pass113,723 miles (+5,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,723 miles
    Test number
    332435888035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass108,023 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,023 miles
    Test number
    153234724348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail108,011 miles (+5,393)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    118006134095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass102,618 miles (+4,468)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    606842755078
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass98,150 miles (+124)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,150 miles
    Test number
    575048733345
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  14. Fail98,026 miles (+4,854)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    175376623303
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  15. Pass93,172 miles (+5,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,172 miles
    Test number
    129857512327
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass87,392 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,392 miles
    Test number
    456475511413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of steering rack area

  17. Fail87,392 miles (+4,988)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,392 miles
    Test number
    926734811324
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of steering rack area

  18. Pass82,404 miles (+8,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    773765330377
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass73,726 miles (+9,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    421614749457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass63,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,989 miles
    Test number
    424554328421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,984 miles (+10,085)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    570802628327
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass53,899 miles (+9,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    571578667231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    131409976224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,697 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    390439976282
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LD53 KJJ

Does LD53 KJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KJJ expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KJJ?
The MOT on LD53 KJJ expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KJJ done?
LD53 KJJ was recorded at 148,352 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has LD53 KJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KJJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 KJJ 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 KJJ find?
LD53 KJJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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