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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LL53 AOUMOT history

LL53 AOU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
137,362 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 AOU was last recorded at 137,362 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,348 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,362 miles
  • 2024 – 136,348 miles
  • 2023 – 135,639 miles
  • 2022 – 134,284 miles
  • 2021 – 134,278 miles
  • 2019 – 131,628 miles
  • 2018 – 127,932 miles
  • 2017 – 123,960 miles
  • 2016 – 116,143 miles
  • 2015 – 109,795 miles
  • 2014 – 103,952 miles
  • 2013 – 100,076 miles
  • 2012 – 92,361 miles
  • 2011 – 78,611 miles
  • 2010 – 71,830 miles
  • 2009 – 61,081 miles
  • 2008 – 52,757 miles
  • 2007 – 38,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,362 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,362 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,362 miles
    Test number
    485139332927
    • 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. Pass136,348 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    576732710406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,639 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    788258613576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,284 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    148580099831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,278 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    319662152867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,628 miles
    Test number
    217658859922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,626 miles (+3,694)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    310636780338
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,932 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    745484006581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,960 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    610427027427
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNoise from auxiliary belt area when engine is cold
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  10. Fail123,960 miles (+7,817)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    887242806425
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lense in mirror casing (6.1.C.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake caliper handbrake levers do not fully return when parking brake is released
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNoise from auxiliary belt area when engine is cold
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  11. Pass116,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    677088785732
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak pressure switch ??
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

  12. Fail116,143 miles (+6,348)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    640419775511
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust incoplete (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak pressure switch ??
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

  13. Pass109,795 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,795 miles
    Test number
    199301245242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management amber warning lamp activated on dash
    • NoteFirst fast idle emission test failed

  14. Fail109,789 miles (+5,837)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    335790145458
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management amber warning lamp activated on dash
    • NoteFirst fast idle emission test failed

  15. Pass103,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    398063834297
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail103,952 miles (+3,876)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    419413934204
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    345920943364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail100,076 miles (+7,715)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    406109633415
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass92,361 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,361 miles
    Test number
    529335942374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,199 miles (+9,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    268494652008
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,611 miles (+6,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    866972311056
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass71,830 miles (+10,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    950645530069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,081 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    694963409062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,757 miles (+13,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    324151928014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    504916017069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 AOU

Does LL53 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 AOU expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 AOU?
The MOT on LL53 AOU expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 AOU done?
LL53 AOU was recorded at 137,362 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has LL53 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 AOU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LL53 AOU 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 LL53 AOU find?
LL53 AOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 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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