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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LR53 RVOMOT history

LR53 RVO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
56,544 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RVO
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
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 RVO was last recorded at 56,544 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 3,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,921 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,623 miles
Average per year
2,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,544 miles
  • 2024 – 52,921 miles
  • 2023 – 52,137 miles
  • 2022 – 51,835 miles
  • 2021 – 51,508 miles
  • 2020 – 51,106 miles
  • 2019 – 49,695 miles
  • 2018 – 48,040 miles
  • 2017 – 45,330 miles
  • 2016 – 44,985 miles
  • 2015 – 41,428 miles
  • 2014 – 36,080 miles
  • 2013 – 29,976 miles
  • 2012 – 25,115 miles
  • 2011 – 21,393 miles
  • 2010 – 17,673 miles
  • 2009 – 14,660 miles
  • 2008 – 11,161 miles
  • 2007 – 9,071 miles
  • 2006 – 6,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail56,544 miles
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail56,544 miles (+3,623)10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    827373311388
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded

  2. Pass52,921 miles (+784)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    337030661690
    • AdvisoryCentral Front UNDERTRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass52,137 miles (+302)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    463433463057
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,835 miles
    Test number
    555757431684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,834 miles (+326)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    537714932869
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass51,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,508 miles
    Test number
    260946648083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,508 miles (+402)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,508 miles
    Test number
    676384394486
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,106 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    310266861878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    818685201654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail49,695 miles (+1,655)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    151274507354
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,040 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    934636716429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail48,034 miles (+2,704)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    117398646421
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass45,330 miles (+345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    275351529357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,985 miles (+3,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    282455882651
    • AdvisorySlight play steering

  15. Pass41,428 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,428 miles
    Test number
    526588918594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,080 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    996302384273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,976 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    295579953219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,115 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,115 miles
    Test number
    156656362222
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail25,115 miles (+3,722)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,115 miles
    Test number
    348536062454
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass21,393 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,393 miles
    Test number
    979477651285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,673 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,673 miles
    Test number
    761256850237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,660 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,660 miles
    Test number
    474184469265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,161 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,161 miles
    Test number
    642267968253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,071 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,071 miles
    Test number
    373237767290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,471 miles
    Test number
    413589166281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RVO

Does LR53 RVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RVO expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RVO?
The MOT on LR53 RVO expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RVO done?
LR53 RVO was recorded at 56,544 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
Has LR53 RVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RVO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 RVO 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 RVO find?
LR53 RVO failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; headlamp not working on main beam both; main beam tell-tale not working, and 15 more.

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