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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 PJJMOT history

LD53 PJJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,794 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PJJ was last recorded at 95,794 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,426 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
3,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,794 miles
  • 2024 – 95,426 miles
  • 2023 – 91,579 miles
  • 2022 – 86,609 miles
  • 2021 – 83,811 miles
  • 2020 – 80,694 miles
  • 2019 – 79,012 miles
  • 2018 – 75,978 miles
  • 2017 – 72,938 miles
  • 2016 – 70,963 miles
  • 2015 – 70,456 miles
  • 2014 – 69,085 miles
  • 2013 – 64,997 miles
  • 2012 – 63,743 miles
  • 2011 – 57,477 miles
  • 2010 – 51,086 miles
  • 2009 – 46,227 miles
  • 2008 – 39,690 miles
  • 2007 – 34,023 miles
  • 2006 – 31,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv joint clicking on rotation underload
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,794 miles (+368)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,794 miles
    Test number
    678932175947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv joint clicking on rotation underload
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Pass95,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    424511282357
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm tread

  3. Fail95,426 miles (+3,847)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    721800435642
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm tread

  4. Pass91,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,579 miles
    Test number
    697133617849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail91,577 miles (+4,968)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,577 miles
    Test number
    371812235637
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,609 miles (+2,798)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,609 miles
    Test number
    466057735519
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,811 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    503191826335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,694 miles (+1,682)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    716236556463
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass79,012 miles (+3,034)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    686790572026
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass75,978 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,978 miles
    Test number
    906041827173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,977 miles (+3,039)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,977 miles
    Test number
    973366392682
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,938 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    653524457410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,963 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    721115789984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,456 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    116389505291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becomming worn on inner edges (3mm)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket broken but system supported
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped/becoming corroded
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre leaking/repaiarable

  15. Pass70,456 miles (+1,371)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    576319305221
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becomming worn on inner edges (3mm)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket broken but system supported
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped/becoming corroded
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre leaking/repaiarable

  16. Fail69,085 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    558637224194
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass69,085 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    677297324119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,997 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    539610773085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,743 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,743 miles
    Test number
    238966172299
    • NoteAdvise damage to n/s sill
    • NoteAdvise front windows do not drop down when door opened
    • NoteAdvise front wipers poor
    • NoteAdvise no handle on glove box entry can not be made

  20. Fail63,743 miles (+6,266)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,743 miles
    Test number
    767466872267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteAdvise damage to n/s sill
    • NoteAdvise front windows do not drop down when door opened
    • NoteAdvise front wipers poor
    • NoteAdvise no handle on glove box entry can not be made

  21. Pass57,477 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,477 miles
    Test number
    719686771279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,086 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    294684270246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,227 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    291265079232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,690 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    851399548295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,023 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    391127877278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    310498076486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 PJJ

Does LD53 PJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 PJJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PJJ?
The MOT on LD53 PJJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 PJJ done?
LD53 PJJ was recorded at 95,794 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,332 miles a year.
Has LD53 PJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PJJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 PJJ 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 PJJ find?
LD53 PJJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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