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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LL53 SOCMOT history

LL53 SOC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2024
Mileage
88,318 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SOC
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
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 SOC was last recorded at 88,318 miles on 10 May 2023, 10,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,450 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10,868 miles
Average per year
4,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,318 miles
  • 2022 – 77,450 miles
  • 2021 – 66,553 miles
  • 2020 – 58,852 miles
  • 2019 – 52,366 miles
  • 2018 – 48,731 miles
  • 2017 – 45,835 miles
  • 2016 – 42,439 miles
  • 2015 – 38,829 miles
  • 2014 – 35,852 miles
  • 2013 – 31,516 miles
  • 2011 – 28,372 miles
  • 2010 – 25,250 miles
  • 2009 – 21,146 miles
  • 2008 – 18,130 miles
  • 2007 – 15,097 miles
  • 2006 – 11,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,318 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    139271953365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail88,310 miles (+10,860)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    292096896135
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass77,450 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    886935578153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,436 miles (+10,883)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,436 miles
    Test number
    542184974679
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    141702499106
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,553 miles (+130)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    346727677102
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,423 miles (+7,571)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    861549104954
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check nearside head light level adjustment

  8. Pass58,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    673346034497
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail58,843 miles (+6,477)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    154779608782
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    256049999070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail52,366 miles (+3,635)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    821717635662
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass48,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,731 miles
    Test number
    721058864823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,731 miles (+2,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,731 miles
    Test number
    184418896201
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass45,835 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    574816498743
    • 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)

  15. Pass42,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    130881686867
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail42,439 miles (+3,610)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    111432932684
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass38,829 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    138355645059
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail38,829 miles (+2,977)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    748435445022
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass35,852 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    629178744053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail35,852 miles (+4,336)1 failure2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    686578844082
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass31,516 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    526129233005
    • NoteAirbag fault warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail31,516 miles (+3,144)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    997249433060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteAirbag fault warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass28,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    419309531458
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail28,372 miles (+3,122)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    538139631342
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass25,250 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,250 miles
    Test number
    422890230455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,146 miles
    Test number
    670517969260
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail21,146 miles (+3,016)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,146 miles
    Test number
    684757169209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass18,130 miles (+3,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    524672548209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass15,097 miles (+3,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    273951547292
    • NoteDrivers side wiper blade deteriorated.

  30. Pass11,680 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,680 miles
    Test number
    873256226221
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in

Questions about LL53 SOC

Does LL53 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 SOC expired on 12 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SOC?
The MOT on LL53 SOC expired on 12 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 SOC done?
LL53 SOC was recorded at 88,318 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 4,579 miles a year.
Has LL53 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SOC has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 SOC 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 SOC find?
LL53 SOC passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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