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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LM53 ZXBMOT history

LM53 ZXB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
118,348 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZXB was last recorded at 118,348 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 8,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,905 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,443 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,348 miles
  • 2022 – 109,905 miles
  • 2021 – 102,457 miles
  • 2019 – 97,261 miles
  • 2018 – 95,678 miles
  • 2017 – 89,375 miles
  • 2012 – 62,652 miles
  • 2011 – 53,246 miles
  • 2009 – 48,713 miles
  • 2008 – 33,551 miles
  • 2007 – 27,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,348 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,348 miles (+8,443)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,348 miles
    Test number
    812944873884
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,905 miles (+7,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,905 miles
    Test number
    865375377436
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    711575837149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,457 miles (+5,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    992512836696
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass97,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    454108218674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,261 miles (+1,583)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    833416508222
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass95,678 miles (+6,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    150700458268
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass89,375 miles (+26,723)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    160367544488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,652 miles (+32)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    155457012099
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail62,620 miles (+9,374)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    855876012033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass53,246 miles (+4,533)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    276307911051
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f fog not working.
    • NoteN/s/r sill damaged.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack.

  12. Pass48,713 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    204984769377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass42,647 miles (+9,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,647 miles
    Test number
    394840629023
    • NoteBoth steering rack arms have slight play.

  14. Pass33,551 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    480109708092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    413382127027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail27,548 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    842442727020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM53 ZXB

Does LM53 ZXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 ZXB expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXB?
The MOT on LM53 ZXB expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 ZXB done?
LM53 ZXB was recorded at 118,348 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZXB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZXB 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 LM53 ZXB find?
LM53 ZXB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 12 more.

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