Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
LR53 LLPMOT history
LR53 LLP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 89,316 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LLP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LLP was last recorded at 89,316 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,123 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,193 miles
- Average per year
- 3,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,316 miles
- 2025 – 87,123 miles
- 2024 – 84,341 miles
- 2023 – 81,527 miles
- 2022 – 78,563 miles
- 2021 – 77,089 miles
- 2020 – 75,717 miles
- 2019 – 72,889 miles
- 2018 – 70,521 miles
- 2017 – 68,751 miles
- 2016 – 66,742 miles
- 2015 – 64,181 miles
- 2014 – 60,706 miles
- 2013 – 57,244 miles
- 2012 – 53,851 miles
- 2011 – 50,941 miles
- 2010 – 47,060 miles
- 2009 – 41,610 miles
- 2008 – 36,018 miles
- 2007 – 29,720 miles
- 2006 – 20,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,316 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 89,316 miles
- Test number
- 502908518338
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
Fail89,313 miles (+2,190)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,313 miles
- Test number
- 995044140127
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
Pass87,123 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 87,123 miles
- Test number
- 249896495066
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear centre brake light insecure
Fail87,123 miles (+2,782)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,123 miles
- Test number
- 684534361633
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear centre brake light insecure
Pass84,341 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 356330621377
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,341 miles (+2,814)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 802098198355
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,527 miles (+2,964)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 81,527 miles
- Test number
- 598548213889
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,563 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,563 miles
- Test number
- 928052748751
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer cv boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,561 miles (+1,472)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,561 miles
- Test number
- 286536564982
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer cv boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,089 miles (+1,372)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 77,089 miles
- Test number
- 515004000519
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 75,717 miles
- Test number
- 628752009513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,716 miles (+2,827)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,716 miles
- Test number
- 256123908527
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,889 miles (+2,368)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,889 miles
- Test number
- 901857567873
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 70,521 miles
- Test number
- 924425922926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,521 miles (+1,770)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,521 miles
- Test number
- 698478929174
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass68,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 68,751 miles
- Test number
- 686604794196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,751 miles (+2,009)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,751 miles
- Test number
- 674810017479
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,742 miles (+2,561)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 66,742 miles
- Test number
- 813998755388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
Pass64,181 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,181 miles
- Test number
- 492942347354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,706 miles (+3,462)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,706 miles
- Test number
- 967062474234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,244 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,244 miles
- Test number
- 228219453220
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass53,851 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 53,851 miles
- Test number
- 368327872479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,941 miles (+3,881)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,941 miles
- Test number
- 176516571267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,060 miles (+5,450)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,060 miles
- Test number
- 281124870281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,610 miles
- Test number
- 563378579276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,610 miles (+5,592)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,610 miles
- Test number
- 700408579204
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass36,018 miles (+6,298)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,018 miles
- Test number
- 302427278492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,720 miles (+9,347)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 29,720 miles
- Test number
- 251821177215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 20,373 miles
- Test number
- 380057776443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LLP
- Does LR53 LLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LLP is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LLP?
- The MOT on LR53 LLP is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 LLP done?
- LR53 LLP was recorded at 89,316 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,446 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LLP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LLP 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 LR53 LLP find?
- LR53 LLP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) insecure; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.
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