
Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LD53 XXXMOT history
LD53 XXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 122,934 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 XXX
- 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
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 XXX was last recorded at 122,934 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,160 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,774 miles
- Average per year
- 4,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,934 miles
- 2024 – 120,160 miles
- 2023 – 117,323 miles
- 2022 – 114,377 miles
- 2021 – 112,613 miles
- 2020 – 111,648 miles
- 2019 – 109,708 miles
- 2018 – 105,389 miles
- 2017 – 100,714 miles
- 2016 – 97,632 miles
- 2015 – 93,629 miles
- 2014 – 88,655 miles
- 2013 – 83,783 miles
- 2012 – 79,837 miles
- 2011 – 72,924 miles
- 2010 – 65,536 miles
- 2009 – 56,511 miles
- 2008 – 48,272 miles
- 2007 – 40,445 miles
- 2006 – 32,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,934 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 122,934 miles
- Test number
- 538634309263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,160 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 120,160 miles
- Test number
- 949044226204
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail120,160 miles (+2,837)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,160 miles
- Test number
- 931674743642
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,323 miles (+63)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 117,323 miles
- Test number
- 942339701097
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Fail117,260 miles (+2,883)2 dangerous9 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,260 miles
- Test number
- 539712591648
- DangerousNearside Front wiper arm likely to become detached
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive rad leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll shocks corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose and hanging on exhaust
Pass114,377 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 114,377 miles
- Test number
- 171065066563
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,377 miles (+1,764)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,377 miles
- Test number
- 839466096184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,613 miles (+965)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 112,613 miles
- Test number
- 558789037738
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,648 miles (+25)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 111,648 miles
- Test number
- 717283068259
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside (outer sill) body structure or chassis cannot be visually examined due to outer skirt fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside (outer sill) body structure or chassis cannot be visually examined due to outer skirt fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF AND NSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail111,623 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,623 miles
- Test number
- 113143224391
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective polish with t-cut (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish with t-cut (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside - recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,708 miles (+131)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 109,708 miles
- Test number
- 438199881786
- AdvisoryBoth faux running board/sill cover panels have a hole in the back of them. Non structural panel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOne grommet hole under the passenger seat has extended due to corrosion, will require attention in a year or two
Fail109,577 miles (+4,188)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,577 miles
- Test number
- 644055274234
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth faux running board/sill cover panels have a hole in the back of them. Non structural panel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOne grommet hole under the passenger seat has extended due to corrosion, will require attention in a year or two
Pass105,389 miles (+4,675)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,389 miles
- Test number
- 711832527992
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs heavily pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs and rear axle components corroded
Pass100,714 miles (+3,082)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 100,714 miles
- Test number
- 740671703441
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
Pass97,632 miles (+4,003)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,632 miles
- Test number
- 274821592602
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass93,629 miles (+4,974)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,629 miles
- Test number
- 364922056601
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass88,655 miles (+4,872)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 88,655 miles
- Test number
- 537421514354
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail83,783 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,783 miles
- Test number
- 328932113361
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteN/s front tyre below 3mm
Pass83,783 miles (+3,946)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 83,783 miles
- Test number
- 717772713394
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteN/s front tyre below 3mm
Pass79,837 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 79,837 miles
- Test number
- 548218912396
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,924 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 72,924 miles
- Test number
- 408075611383
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,924 miles (+7,388)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,924 miles
- Test number
- 808715411346
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass65,536 miles (+9,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,536 miles
- Test number
- 902896810388
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,511 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 56,511 miles
- Test number
- 332593529311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,503 miles (+8,231)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,503 miles
- Test number
- 304641429346
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass48,272 miles (+7,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 48,272 miles
- Test number
- 452342028305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,445 miles (+7,786)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 40,445 miles
- Test number
- 962899717321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,659 miles (+1,634)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,659 miles
- Test number
- 932010016349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 31,025 miles
- Test number
- 323789146227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,020 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,020 miles
- Test number
- 473249246216
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD53 XXX
- Does LD53 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 XXX is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 XXX?
- The MOT on LD53 XXX is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 XXX done?
- LD53 XXX was recorded at 122,934 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,783 miles a year.
- Has LD53 XXX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 XXX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 XXX 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 XXX find?
- LD53 XXX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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