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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,996 cc

LR53 VWKMOT history

LR53 VWK is a blue petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
89,570 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VWK was last recorded at 89,570 miles on 16 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,568 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,570 miles
  • 2024 – 79,116 miles
  • 2023 – 69,358 miles
  • 2022 – 53,458 miles
  • 2021 – 45,948 miles
  • 2019 – 33,737 miles
  • 2018 – 26,258 miles
  • 2017 – 25,767 miles
  • 2015 – 24,550 miles
  • 2014 – 23,289 miles
  • 2013 – 22,069 miles
  • 2012 – 20,163 miles
  • 2011 – 19,264 miles
  • 2010 – 17,584 miles
  • 2009 – 15,602 miles
  • 2008 – 12,600 miles
  • 2007 – 10,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,570 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    177627820776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,568 miles (+10,452)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    203314191059
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    462448264200
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail79,116 miles (+9,758)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    306824806847
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass69,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    570981120535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail69,358 miles (+15,900)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    988953829425
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,458 miles (+7,510)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    285928849195
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,948 miles (+12,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,948 miles
    Test number
    979135565527
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass33,737 miles (+7,479)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    201629393036
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass26,258 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    786750935253
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear boot does not stay up when opened - shocks deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre excessively perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail26,258 miles (+491)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    121848351522
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear boot does not stay up when opened - shocks deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre excessively perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass25,767 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    856242132230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass24,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    577016285018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,546 miles (+1,257)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,546 miles
    Test number
    245936385083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass23,289 miles (+1,220)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,289 miles
    Test number
    705019994042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount rod broken of.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.

  16. Pass22,069 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    116278593088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.

  17. Fail22,055 miles (+1,892)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,055 miles
    Test number
    125812193048
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.

  18. Pass20,163 miles (+899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    627009782012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass19,264 miles (+1,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    658433371040
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass17,584 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,584 miles
    Test number
    163339680456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,602 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,602 miles
    Test number
    620089389063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,600 miles
    Test number
    681570388048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,600 miles (+2,417)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,600 miles
    Test number
    431510788036
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass10,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,183 miles
    Test number
    171077967089
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR53 VWK

Does LR53 VWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VWK expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VWK?
The MOT on LR53 VWK expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VWK done?
LR53 VWK was recorded at 89,570 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has LR53 VWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VWK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 VWK 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 VWK find?
LR53 VWK passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear coil spring corroded off side and near side.

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