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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS53 EOKMOT history

LS53 EOK is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
85,570 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EOK
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
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EOK was last recorded at 85,570 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,566 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,570 miles
  • 2023 – 85,352 miles
  • 2022 – 84,639 miles
  • 2021 – 79,813 miles
  • 2020 – 74,186 miles
  • 2017 – 71,593 miles
  • 2016 – 69,114 miles
  • 2015 – 65,351 miles
  • 2014 – 58,385 miles
  • 2013 – 49,629 miles
  • 2012 – 44,002 miles
  • 2011 – 41,723 miles
  • 2010 – 40,180 miles
  • 2009 – 32,594 miles
  • 2008 – 28,004 miles
  • 2007 – 24,176 miles
  • 2006 – 16,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,570 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    596206006192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,566 miles (+214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    323457405159
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,352 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    475970105952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,639 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    785827793055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,813 miles (+5,627)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,813 miles
    Test number
    873992243568
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass74,186 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    159919834193
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,184 miles (+2,591)2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,184 miles
    Test number
    650670349129
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,593 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    129122749522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,582 miles (+2,468)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    398077895174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass69,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    837706590896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape

  11. Fail69,114 miles (+3,763)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    546843209852
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass65,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    883770419926
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail65,351 miles (+6,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    806014320835
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass58,385 miles (+8,756)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    339542074294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass49,629 miles (+5,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,629 miles
    Test number
    656224973208
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  16. Pass44,002 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,002 miles
    Test number
    329390572219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,723 miles (+1,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    917686571251
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass40,180 miles (+7,586)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,180 miles
    Test number
    982689340285
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside front slight play in steering rack

  19. Pass32,594 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    891074299106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    183261438280
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

  21. Pass28,004 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    394291138464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,176 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    753612867283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,826 miles
    Test number
    370271666444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EOK

Does LS53 EOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EOK expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EOK?
The MOT on LS53 EOK expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EOK done?
LS53 EOK was recorded at 85,570 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
Has LS53 EOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EOK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 EOK 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 EOK find?
LS53 EOK passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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