Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc
LO53 BUGMOT history
LO53 BUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,245 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 124,245 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO53 BUG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO53 BUG was last recorded at 124,245 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 124,169 miles · 8 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 76 miles
- Average per year
- 3,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,245 miles
- 2022 – 124,169 miles
- 2021 – 123,923 miles
- 2019 – 123,351 miles
- 2018 – 118,857 miles
- 2017 – 111,516 miles
- 2016 – 103,571 miles
- 2015 – 96,245 miles
- 2014 – 94,390 miles
- 2013 – 89,253 miles
- 2012 – 87,278 miles
- 2011 – 83,251 miles
- 2010 – 78,884 miles
- 2009 – 67,805 miles
- 2008 – 58,714 miles
- 2007 – 56,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,245 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources barely illuminated (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,245 miles (+76)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 124,245 miles
- Test number
- 467831650178
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources barely illuminated (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,169 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,169 miles
- Test number
- 238000869299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail124,165 miles (+242)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,165 miles
- Test number
- 965284721820
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,923 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 123,923 miles
- Test number
- 721993071733
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% peak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,922 miles (+571)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,922 miles
- Test number
- 253907195678
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% peak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,351 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,351 miles
- Test number
- 640165371519
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,351 miles (+4,494)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,351 miles
- Test number
- 143188118171
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 118,857 miles
- Test number
- 170506272107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,857 miles (+7,341)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,857 miles
- Test number
- 245706605913
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Pass111,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 111,516 miles
- Test number
- 491265820229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,516 miles (+7,945)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,516 miles
- Test number
- 817997845071
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass103,571 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 103,571 miles
- Test number
- 833976273741
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Fail103,571 miles (+7,326)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,571 miles
- Test number
- 971158939424
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,245 miles (+1,855)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 96,245 miles
- Test number
- 318237905136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,390 miles (+5,137)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,390 miles
- Test number
- 776813494175
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteVehicle converted to hydraulic suspension
Pass89,253 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,253 miles
- Test number
- 788322343103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,246 miles (+1,968)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,246 miles
- Test number
- 498071043181
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front & offside front air suspension bellows are deteriorated
Pass87,278 miles (+4,027)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 87,278 miles
- Test number
- 177716692143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,251 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 83,251 miles
- Test number
- 896904201247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,193 miles (+4,309)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,193 miles
- Test number
- 717729791110
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Pass78,884 miles (+11,079)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 78,884 miles
- Test number
- 310186290196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,805 miles (+9,091)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,805 miles
- Test number
- 624446639079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCar has been modifyed to have air suspension at time of testing everything seems secure with no leaks.
Pass58,714 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 58,714 miles
- Test number
- 994458183614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,604 miles (+1,756)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,604 miles
- Test number
- 751285938008
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,848 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 56,848 miles
- Test number
- 760021147013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,796 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,796 miles
- Test number
- 784474637053
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Questions about LO53 BUG
- Does LO53 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO53 BUG expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO53 BUG?
- The MOT on LO53 BUG expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO53 BUG done?
- LO53 BUG was recorded at 124,245 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
- Has LO53 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO53 BUG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LO53 BUG 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 LO53 BUG find?
- LO53 BUG passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources barely illuminated.
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