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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS53 EGZMOT history

LS53 EGZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,217 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EGZ was last recorded at 59,217 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,217 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,217 miles
  • 2024 – 56,527 miles
  • 2023 – 55,180 miles
  • 2022 – 52,488 miles
  • 2021 – 50,800 miles
  • 2020 – 45,730 miles
  • 2019 – 43,227 miles
  • 2018 – 42,506 miles
  • 2017 – 41,177 miles
  • 2016 – 39,775 miles
  • 2015 – 34,440 miles
  • 2014 – 29,195 miles
  • 2013 – 23,084 miles
  • 2012 – 19,904 miles
  • 2011 – 16,075 miles
  • 2010 – 12,195 miles
  • 2009 – 10,532 miles
  • 2008 – 9,235 miles
  • 2007 – 7,247 miles
  • 2006 – 4,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Various items removed from mirrorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,217 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    191964172473
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Various items removed from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail59,217 miles (+2,690)4 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    627776767834
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Various items removed from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass56,527 miles (+1,347)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,527 miles
    Test number
    738055374019
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass55,180 miles (+2,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    621046598580
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has more than expected travel
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,488 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    767126736713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,800 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    684243838297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,730 miles (+2,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    578068923310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,227 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    670706234766
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail43,222 miles (+716)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    321698824720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNs seat tilt inop nsr window
    • AdvisoryNsr window stuck down

  10. Pass42,506 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    425973478670
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating letters (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass41,177 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    502322570954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass39,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    343806282222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,775 miles (+5,335)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    632897315556
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,440 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    456232394204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,195 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,195 miles
    Test number
    579158154276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,084 miles
    Test number
    276325153244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,084 miles (+3,180)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,084 miles
    Test number
    475745453242
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass19,904 miles (+3,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,904 miles
    Test number
    239828952251
    • NoteAirbag light staying on

  19. Pass16,075 miles (+3,880)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,075 miles
    Test number
    689249851248
    • NoteBothside front tyres perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass12,195 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,195 miles
    Test number
    451458750245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,532 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,532 miles
    Test number
    714830869295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,235 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,235 miles
    Test number
    394946058459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,247 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    7,247 miles
    Test number
    710959267202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    4,751 miles
    Test number
    564457076282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EGZ

Does LS53 EGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EGZ expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EGZ?
The MOT on LS53 EGZ expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EGZ done?
LS53 EGZ was recorded at 59,217 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 2,867 miles a year.
Has LS53 EGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EGZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 EGZ 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 LS53 EGZ find?
LS53 EGZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs inner faces pitted, and 8 more.

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