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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 SCZMOT history

LD53 SCZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
65,596 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SCZ
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
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SCZ was last recorded at 65,596 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 4,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,477 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,119 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,596 miles
  • 2023 – 61,477 miles
  • 2022 – 58,260 miles
  • 2021 – 55,038 miles
  • 2020 – 52,866 miles
  • 2019 – 52,777 miles
  • 2018 – 51,478 miles
  • 2017 – 48,989 miles
  • 2016 – 46,286 miles
  • 2015 – 40,693 miles
  • 2014 – 39,669 miles
  • 2013 – 37,056 miles
  • 2012 – 33,817 miles
  • 2011 – 32,540 miles
  • 2010 – 29,942 miles
  • 2009 – 25,691 miles
  • 2008 – 20,836 miles
  • 2007 – 16,699 miles
  • 2006 – 13,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,596 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,596 miles (+4,119)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    580608306644
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass61,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    813220129215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail61,472 miles (+3,212)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,472 miles
    Test number
    228546430549
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass58,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    194627071863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail58,259 miles (+3,221)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    968139927059
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    269104210964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,038 miles (+2,172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    466914809292
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass52,866 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    470456506980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,777 miles (+1,299)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    936374830854
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP ON. (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap release faulty.
    • AdvisoryOffside front pads 2/3 worn.

  10. Pass51,478 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    765628841292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    426087884766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail48,989 miles (+2,703)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    375606209866
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked all round (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front starting to crack & perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass46,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    423643394974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,286 miles (+5,593)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    539503779486
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner 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)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass40,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    985675535070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,693 miles (+1,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    738495935087
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail39,669 miles (+2,613)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    575670464266
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass37,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    428606363251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,056 miles (+3,239)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    977376063291
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass33,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    435432862256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,817 miles (+1,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    307522862405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass32,540 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,540 miles
    Test number
    786551851251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,942 miles (+4,251)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,942 miles
    Test number
    824247250257
    • NoteAirbag Warning light on.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and damaged.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and damaged.

  24. Pass25,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    790334169237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,689 miles (+4,853)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    761144569278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvice:brake pads getting low rear tyres walls perishing

  26. Pass20,836 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,836 miles
    Test number
    802229968255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,699 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,699 miles
    Test number
    330189467485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,677 miles
    Test number
    992191476264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SCZ

Does LD53 SCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SCZ expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SCZ?
The MOT on LD53 SCZ expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SCZ done?
LD53 SCZ was recorded at 65,596 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has LD53 SCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SCZ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 SCZ 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 SCZ find?
LD53 SCZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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