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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS53 EHMMOT history

LS53 EHM is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 78,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,357 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EHM was last recorded at 78,357 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,480 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,877 miles
Average per year
3,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,357 miles
  • 2025 – 76,480 miles
  • 2024 – 74,657 miles
  • 2023 – 71,505 miles
  • 2022 – 69,045 miles
  • 2021 – 67,462 miles
  • 2020 – 64,752 miles
  • 2019 – 62,754 miles
  • 2018 – 59,483 miles
  • 2017 – 56,896 miles
  • 2016 – 54,722 miles
  • 2015 – 42,153 miles
  • 2014 – 40,916 miles
  • 2013 – 36,836 miles
  • 2011 – 35,088 miles
  • 2010 – 32,984 miles
  • 2009 – 29,742 miles
  • 2008 – 25,895 miles
  • 2007 – 21,882 miles
  • 2006 – 18,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,357 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central mirror loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front leg top bushes movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,357 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    153396390975
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,357 miles (+1,877)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    508340503202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,480 miles (+1,823)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,480 miles
    Test number
    652807777430
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    363189042288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,657 miles (+3,152)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    169211312031
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass71,505 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    851589455963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,045 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    345103145831
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,038 miles (+1,576)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,038 miles
    Test number
    640588791154
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,462 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    347398579720
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror loose
    • AdvisoryBoth front leg top bushes movement

  10. Fail67,410 miles (+2,658)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    512318868697
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front leg top bushes movement

  11. Pass64,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    339939163581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,752 miles (+1,998)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    494216281681
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  13. Pass62,754 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    933763232127
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension leg top bushes play

  14. Pass59,483 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,483 miles
    Test number
    201438991199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    388054219361
    • AdvisoryCentral exh myg broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail56,896 miles (+2,174)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    716597114429
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral exh myg broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass54,722 miles (+12,569)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    536077119810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    948077353923
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail42,153 miles (+1,237)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    956660670975
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,916 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    988120664222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,836 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    689994243011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,088 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    868472341324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass32,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    164422840359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,984 miles (+3,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    954502340332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass29,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,742 miles
    Test number
    393011239366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail29,742 miles (+3,847)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,742 miles
    Test number
    861051539334
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass25,895 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,895 miles
    Test number
    940236148386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,882 miles
    Test number
    684531537381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,882 miles (+3,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,882 miles
    Test number
    183370737373
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass18,312 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,312 miles
    Test number
    972021516353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail18,261 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    783643106378
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS53 EHM

Does LS53 EHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EHM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EHM?
The MOT on LS53 EHM is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EHM done?
LS53 EHM was recorded at 78,357 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,028 miles a year.
Has LS53 EHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EHM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 EHM 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 EHM find?
LS53 EHM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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