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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LL53 DWPMOT history

LL53 DWP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
114,280 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DWP was last recorded at 114,280 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 4,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,914 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,366 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,280 miles
  • 2023 – 109,914 miles
  • 2021 – 100,342 miles
  • 2020 – 100,340 miles
  • 2018 – 91,430 miles
  • 2016 – 81,549 miles
  • 2015 – 72,045 miles
  • 2014 – 66,843 miles
  • 2013 – 60,102 miles
  • 2012 – 51,235 miles
  • 2010 – 45,064 miles
  • 2009 – 39,757 miles
  • 2008 – 28,557 miles
  • 2007 – 21,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,280 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,280 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    960416103565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,914 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    966970264771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,913 miles (+9,571)4 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    227422741782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil level low

  4. Pass100,342 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    512677400206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,340 miles (+8,910)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    142783273313
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,430 miles (+9,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    283943659106
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass81,549 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    143650441897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,045 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    998168079348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,843 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    915650114329
    • NoteNearside front wiper,not clearing the very top end of windscreen.

  10. Fail66,816 miles (+6,714)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    765684604338
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper,not clearing the very top end of windscreen.

  11. Pass60,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,102 miles
    Test number
    797886643213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,102 miles (+8,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,102 miles
    Test number
    389916643443
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass51,235 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    328282962066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,233 miles (+6,169)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    457461962042
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light is on.

  15. Pass45,064 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,064 miles
    Test number
    622472600320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,056 miles (+5,299)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,056 miles
    Test number
    350160600320
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,757 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    334665389430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,557 miles (+6,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    903477208075
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass21,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,948 miles
    Test number
    534941137023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DWP

Does LL53 DWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DWP expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DWP?
The MOT on LL53 DWP expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DWP done?
LL53 DWP was recorded at 114,280 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has LL53 DWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DWP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 DWP 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 DWP find?
LL53 DWP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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