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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LR53 TRZMOT history

LR53 TRZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2020 and it has passed 13 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2020
Mileage
155,568 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
13 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 TRZ was last recorded at 155,568 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2013: 114,730 miles, lower than 115,859 miles on 14 Sept 2012.
  • 30 Nov 2020: 155,314 miles, lower than 166,010 miles on 11 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,318 miles · 9 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,568 miles
  • 2020 – 155,314 miles
  • 2019 – 166,010 miles
  • 2018 – 153,776 miles
  • 2016 – 149,639 miles
  • 2015 – 148,029 miles
  • 2014 – 125,252 miles
  • 2013 – 114,730 miles
  • 2012 – 115,859 miles
  • 2011 – 107,049 miles
  • 2010 – 101,658 miles
  • 2009 – 91,296 miles
  • 2008 – 81,978 miles
  • 2007 – 67,768 miles
  • 2006 – 47,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,568 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror has slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate has slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. 205/55R16W XL (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,568 miles (+250)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    165676012105
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,318 miles (+4)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,318 miles
    Test number
    347440360993
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to engine misfire and smoking from tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has slight deteriation
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror has slight damage

  3. Fail155,314 miles6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    969397260742
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to engine misfire and eml lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust sections are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp is inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has deteriation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail155,314 miles (-10,696)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    616939638186
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged/ broken (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working water ingress (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass166,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,010 miles
    Test number
    343700266081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail166,010 miles (+12,234)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,010 miles
    Test number
    790290411566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,776 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,776 miles
    Test number
    537056792596
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. 205/55R16W XL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted

  8. Fail153,776 miles (+4,137)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,776 miles
    Test number
    938242076818
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. 205/55R16W XL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted

  9. Pass149,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    859558314217
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail149,639 miles (+1,610)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    931704433246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass148,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,029 miles
    Test number
    431564139567
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ball joint
    • AdvisorySmoke from exhaust

  12. Fail148,029 miles (+22,777)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,029 miles
    Test number
    871450058736
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ball joint
    • AdvisorySmoke from exhaust

  13. Pass125,252 miles (+10,522)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,252 miles
    Test number
    998277774253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,730 miles (-1,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,730 miles
    Test number
    699321283243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,859 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,859 miles
    Test number
    537638252263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,856 miles (+5,807)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    739147452231
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  17. Pass107,049 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    596933281222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,658 miles
    Test number
    522114980240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,658 miles (+10,362)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,658 miles
    Test number
    784244780259
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass91,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    181215019394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,296 miles (+9,318)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    544824119378
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail81,978 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    344869018386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass81,978 miles (+14,210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    812939918394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    434842007309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,768 miles (+20,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    391592307331
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Fail47,583 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    280537316368
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass47,583 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    390477816326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,758 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,758 miles
    Test number
    484050696255
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR53 TRZ

Does LR53 TRZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TRZ expired on 30 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TRZ?
The MOT on LR53 TRZ expired on 30 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TRZ done?
LR53 TRZ was recorded at 155,568 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has LR53 TRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TRZ has failed 15 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 TRZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 TRZ find?
LR53 TRZ failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 11 more.

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