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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LL53 MDVMOT history

LL53 MDV is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
118,891 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 MDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 MDV was last recorded at 118,891 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 4,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,815 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,076 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,891 miles
  • 2023 – 114,815 miles
  • 2022 – 112,416 miles
  • 2021 – 110,474 miles
  • 2019 – 103,619 miles
  • 2018 – 96,999 miles
  • 2017 – 90,686 miles
  • 2016 – 83,911 miles
  • 2015 – 78,206 miles
  • 2014 – 72,354 miles
  • 2013 – 63,233 miles
  • 2012 – 57,645 miles
  • 2011 – 53,392 miles
  • 2010 – 48,430 miles
  • 2009 – 45,220 miles
  • 2008 – 34,460 miles
  • 2007 – 25,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,891 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,891 miles (+4,076)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,891 miles
    Test number
    777902770828
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,815 miles
    Test number
    743370241337
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are bald inner edge

  3. Fail114,815 miles (+2,399)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,815 miles
    Test number
    834328075415
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are bald inner edge

  4. Pass112,416 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    302285861869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,390 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,390 miles
    Test number
    693040426794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on edges

  6. Pass110,474 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    670544542421
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,474 miles (+6,855)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    495501085601
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,619 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,619 miles
    Test number
    801497810662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,999 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    631714003526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,686 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,686 miles
    Test number
    586802895267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,911 miles (+5,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    689250684118
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

  12. Pass78,206 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    875689325245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,354 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    899981414238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,233 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    959376103225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,645 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    718598082161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,392 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    288431131467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,430 miles (+3,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    620963130134
    • NoteAirbag light on

  18. Pass45,220 miles (+26)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    393866029158
    • NoteThe air bag light is on.
    • NoteThe engine light is on.

  19. Fail45,194 miles (+10,734)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,194 miles
    Test number
    112995929186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteThe air bag light is on.
    • NoteThe engine light is on.

  20. Pass34,460 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    430508268026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail34,460 miles (+8,714)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    630578768039
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,746 miles
    Test number
    343393547014
    • NoteAirbag light is on †Front struts top mounts are worn †Rear tyres are near to the limit

Questions about LL53 MDV

Does LL53 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 MDV expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 MDV?
The MOT on LL53 MDV expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 MDV done?
LL53 MDV was recorded at 118,891 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has LL53 MDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 MDV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 MDV 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 MDV find?
LL53 MDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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