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Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LD53 PJYMOT history

LD53 PJY is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 146,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
146,327 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PJY was last recorded at 146,327 miles on 13 May 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,284 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
4,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,327 miles
  • 2025 – 142,625 miles
  • 2024 – 136,202 miles
  • 2023 – 133,737 miles
  • 2022 – 125,599 miles
  • 2021 – 119,218 miles
  • 2020 – 117,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,327 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside area/components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,327 miles (+43)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,327 miles
    Test number
    147888614968
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside area/components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,284 miles (+3,659)6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,284 miles
    Test number
    215120924109
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded - marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strengthening braces both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,625 miles (+37)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,625 miles
    Test number
    735868180068
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount -- Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,588 miles (+6,386)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    478033545966
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount -- Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,202 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    415027015506
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH side inner sills - rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray - protection plate insecure one corner - nearside rear

  6. Fail136,202 miles (+2,465)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    537177221506
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH side inner sills - rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray - protection plate insecure one corner - nearside rear

  7. Pass133,737 miles (+143)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,737 miles
    Test number
    487509018189
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive |Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,594 miles (+7,995)2 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    238829542128
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive |Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,599 miles (+6,381)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,599 miles
    Test number
    281839337075
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded

  10. Pass119,218 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,218 miles
    Test number
    695646869690
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail119,192 miles (+1,820)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,192 miles
    Test number
    391434831712
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass117,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    551054248859
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail117,372 miles4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    126374777006
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective can not open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

Questions about LD53 PJY

Does LD53 PJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 PJY is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PJY?
The MOT on LD53 PJY is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 PJY done?
LD53 PJY was recorded at 146,327 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,682 miles a year.
Has LD53 PJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PJY has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 PJY 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 PJY find?
LD53 PJY passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces, and 8 more.

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