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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 KKAMOT history

LD53 KKA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
126,444 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 KKA was last recorded at 126,444 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 3,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,590 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,854 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,444 miles
  • 2024 – 122,590 miles
  • 2023 – 119,989 miles
  • 2022 – 117,157 miles
  • 2021 – 113,532 miles
  • 2020 – 111,357 miles
  • 2019 – 108,486 miles
  • 2018 – 104,745 miles
  • 2017 – 99,322 miles
  • 2016 – 88,610 miles
  • 2014 – 85,240 miles
  • 2013 – 76,863 miles
  • 2012 – 69,041 miles
  • 2011 – 61,147 miles
  • 2010 – 52,547 miles
  • 2009 – 46,404 miles
  • 2008 – 41,240 miles
  • 2007 – 34,075 miles
  • 2006 – 26,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,444 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,444 miles (+3,854)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,444 miles
    Test number
    169826681919
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass122,590 miles (+2,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,590 miles
    Test number
    432434414863
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,989 miles (+2,832)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    153885545271
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills deformed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall cut - not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,157 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,157 miles
    Test number
    163145719463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot deteriorated

  5. Pass113,532 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    852097298903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,523 miles (+2,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,523 miles
    Test number
    663734110313
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass111,357 miles (+2,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    216560551412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,486 miles (+3,741)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,486 miles
    Test number
    516240345918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass104,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,745 miles
    Test number
    447879408896
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail104,745 miles (+5,423)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,745 miles
    Test number
    801989919497
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass99,322 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    863814423564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter not clipped in
    • AdvisoryO/s/r caliper handbrake quadrant partially round

  12. Fail99,248 miles (+10,638)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,248 miles
    Test number
    947676182451
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter not clipped in
    • AdvisoryO/s/r caliper handbrake quadrant partially round

  13. Pass88,610 miles (+3,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    664334763646
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass85,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    699552064219
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail85,240 miles (+8,377)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    865632564261
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass76,863 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,863 miles
    Test number
    498933573214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,041 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,041 miles
    Test number
    355835972447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,147 miles (+8,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,147 miles
    Test number
    458922771281
    • 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)

  19. Pass52,547 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    850332470277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,404 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    643218869296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,240 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    274099958263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,075 miles (+7,989)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    341637257480
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass26,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,086 miles
    Test number
    673695466264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KKA

Does LD53 KKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KKA expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KKA?
The MOT on LD53 KKA expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KKA done?
LD53 KKA was recorded at 126,444 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LD53 KKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KKA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 KKA 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 KKA find?
LD53 KKA failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front coil spring fractured or broken broken; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve, and 2 more.

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