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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LD53 YBGMOT history

LD53 YBG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,659 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YBG
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
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YBG was last recorded at 121,659 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,746 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,913 miles
Average per year
5,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,659 miles
  • 2024 – 116,746 miles
  • 2023 – 111,976 miles
  • 2022 – 107,545 miles
  • 2021 – 102,779 miles
  • 2020 – 99,485 miles
  • 2019 – 93,498 miles
  • 2018 – 90,970 miles
  • 2017 – 88,184 miles
  • 2016 – 84,834 miles
  • 2015 – 81,700 miles
  • 2014 – 76,743 miles
  • 2012 – 71,801 miles
  • 2011 – 64,764 miles
  • 2010 – 56,768 miles
  • 2009 – 46,180 miles
  • 2008 – 37,786 miles
  • 2007 – 28,272 miles
  • 2006 – 19,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,659 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,659 miles
    Test number
    217401701764
    • 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))

  2. Fail121,657 miles (+4,911)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    510256346103
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,746 miles (+4,770)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    536930111078
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  4. Pass111,976 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,976 miles
    Test number
    199813411218
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass107,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    717736025749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,545 miles (+4,766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    519139379913
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,779 miles (+3,294)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    413235179362
    • 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))

  8. Pass99,485 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,485 miles
    Test number
    344222262997
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail99,478 miles (+5,980)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,478 miles
    Test number
    333102193045
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,498 miles (+2,528)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    713279427855
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,970 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    416857759413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,184 miles (+3,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    130741033800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill damaged

  13. Pass84,834 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    436947714513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail81,700 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    159112895014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass81,700 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    965752495057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,743 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    559448334027
    • NoteSlight play/movement in nearside steering arm inner joint
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated

  17. Fail76,743 miles (+4,942)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    159686234466
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in nearside steering arm inner joint
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated

  18. Pass71,801 miles (+7,037)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    476817322424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteNearside rear sill has been damaged
    • NoteReverse light is inop
    • NoteSurface corrsion on the rear steel brake pipes
    • NoteTraction control light is on

  19. Pass64,764 miles (+7,996)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    939196921373
    • 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)
    • NoteEsp light is on
    • NoteFront arm rear bushes are perished
    • NoteNo reverse light

  20. Pass56,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    473639900403
    • NoteTraction light on

  21. Fail56,768 miles (+10,588)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    652229800334
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteTraction light on

  22. Pass46,180 miles (+8,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    272973609380
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT, PADS WORN INNERS, N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS MARKED INNER FACE

  23. Pass37,786 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,786 miles
    Test number
    322852118330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,272 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    593836507367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,227 miles
    Test number
    763215616375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YBG

Does LD53 YBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YBG expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YBG?
The MOT on LD53 YBG expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YBG done?
LD53 YBG was recorded at 121,659 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
Has LD53 YBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YBG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 YBG 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 YBG find?
LD53 YBG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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