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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 SFEMOT history

LD53 SFE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
110,205 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SFE was last recorded at 110,205 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 6,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,553 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,652 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,205 miles
  • 2021 – 103,553 miles
  • 2020 – 97,328 miles
  • 2019 – 93,305 miles
  • 2018 – 87,326 miles
  • 2017 – 83,318 miles
  • 2016 – 79,806 miles
  • 2015 – 74,605 miles
  • 2014 – 70,208 miles
  • 2013 – 64,481 miles
  • 2012 – 60,680 miles
  • 2011 – 55,815 miles
  • 2009 – 49,489 miles
  • 2008 – 42,581 miles
  • 2007 – 34,538 miles
  • 2006 – 28,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,205 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,205 miles (+6,652)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    670160696492
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,553 miles
    Test number
    555050922160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,553 miles (+6,225)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,553 miles
    Test number
    951065888651
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass97,328 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    537505165665
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail97,328 miles (+4,023)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    917662063699
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass93,305 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    737274919663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,326 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    163435893372
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

  8. Fail87,326 miles (+572)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    585249663297
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

  9. Pass86,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    798663429664
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail86,754 miles (+32)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    635804840189
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail86,722 miles (+3,404)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    121382143502
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass83,318 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    949482690328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,806 miles
    Test number
    556730894490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,806 miles (+5,201)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,806 miles
    Test number
    242662706973
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass74,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    166649195485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,605 miles (+4,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    158128195479
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass70,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    977345304156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,208 miles (+5,727)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    659039494074
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEnginge management light illuminated

  19. Pass64,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    975241503185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,481 miles (+3,801)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    518593193095
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass60,680 miles (+4,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    525854592076
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated

  22. Pass55,815 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    615195491047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,489 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    693489529346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,581 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    334439818379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,538 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    123872637391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,445 miles (+5,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    332729417389
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass28,772 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    230567716373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,766 miles
    Test number
    564542796228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SFE

Does LD53 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SFE expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SFE?
The MOT on LD53 SFE expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SFE done?
LD53 SFE was recorded at 110,205 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has LD53 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SFE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 SFE 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 SFE find?
LD53 SFE passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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