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Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 VYLMOT history

LD53 VYL is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
130,773 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VYL was last recorded at 130,773 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,633 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,773 miles
  • 2025 – 127,052 miles
  • 2024 – 124,343 miles
  • 2023 – 121,822 miles
  • 2022 – 118,648 miles
  • 2021 – 114,542 miles
  • 2020 – 110,930 miles
  • 2019 – 105,852 miles
  • 2018 – 98,199 miles
  • 2017 – 92,614 miles
  • 2016 – 88,505 miles
  • 2015 – 82,824 miles
  • 2014 – 72,755 miles
  • 2013 – 67,123 miles
  • 2012 – 63,875 miles
  • 2011 – 59,764 miles
  • 2010 – 50,947 miles
  • 2009 – 42,664 miles
  • 2008 – 34,591 miles
  • 2007 – 27,072 miles
  • 2006 – 19,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,773 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,773 miles (+140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    130,773 miles
    Test number
    655934458184
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,633 miles (+3,581)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,633 miles
    Test number
    526648373846
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,052 miles (+2,709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,052 miles
    Test number
    134703215888
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,343 miles (+2,521)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,343 miles
    Test number
    862069236527
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,822 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,822 miles
    Test number
    279994620042
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass118,648 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    430100555728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,625 miles (+4,083)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    546575836915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    207339248943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail114,542 miles (+3,612)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    756748923076
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass110,930 miles (+5,078)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,930 miles
    Test number
    968367846074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,852 miles (+7,653)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,852 miles
    Test number
    551583145263
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,199 miles (+5,585)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    303486857981
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,614 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,614 miles
    Test number
    778997584251
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,505 miles (+5,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    851878443295
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,824 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    160791753757
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  16. Fail82,648 miles (+9,893)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    387768092246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  17. Pass72,755 miles (+5,632)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    798997264243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cut in o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,123 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    617723973272
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

  19. Fail67,092 miles (+3,217)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    157500573249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,875 miles (+4,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    975425762256
    • NoteAir-bag light on.

  21. Fail59,764 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    505529551218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir-bag light on.

  22. Pass59,764 miles (+8,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    735209551214
    • NoteAir-bag light on.

  23. Pass50,947 miles (+8,283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    910278050208
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSRS lamp illuminated.

  24. Pass42,664 miles (+8,073)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,664 miles
    Test number
    411152279220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting detatched but secure.

  25. Pass34,591 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,591 miles
    Test number
    644153678282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,072 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,072 miles
    Test number
    952562967236
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass19,831 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,831 miles
    Test number
    782715376217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall damaged

Questions about LD53 VYL

Does LD53 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VYL is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VYL?
The MOT on LD53 VYL is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VYL done?
LD53 VYL was recorded at 130,773 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has LD53 VYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VYL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VYL 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 VYL find?
LD53 VYL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broke; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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