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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS53 VBOMOT history

LS53 VBO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
141,474 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 VBO was last recorded at 141,474 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 7,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,190 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,284 miles
Average per year
6,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,474 miles
  • 2024 – 134,190 miles
  • 2022 – 127,695 miles
  • 2021 – 121,005 miles
  • 2020 – 111,073 miles
  • 2019 – 103,355 miles
  • 2018 – 94,883 miles
  • 2017 – 88,741 miles
  • 2016 – 79,847 miles
  • 2015 – 70,134 miles
  • 2014 – 62,447 miles
  • 2013 – 56,520 miles
  • 2012 – 50,921 miles
  • 2011 – 42,102 miles
  • 2010 – 35,788 miles
  • 2008 – 28,297 miles
  • 2007 – 20,665 miles
  • 2006 – 15,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,474 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear outer lens cover missing.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres deterioring on outer sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber cracking (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail141,474 miles (+7,284)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    770043530346
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,190 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,190 miles
    Test number
    255496464575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,695 miles (+6,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,695 miles
    Test number
    517184024910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,005 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    970589926865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,073 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    425824412808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,062 miles (+7,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    650237247499
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside undertray damaged touching engine

  7. Pass103,355 miles (+76)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,355 miles
    Test number
    311695957121
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear outer lens cover missing. (4.7.1 (a))

  8. Fail103,279 miles (+8,396)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,279 miles
    Test number
    987043275553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear outer lens cover missing. (4.7.1 (a))

  9. Pass94,883 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    476131451217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,835 miles (+6,094)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    928362164001
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE DUE TO GATIOR SPLIT AROUND WHERE IT IS CLIP ON. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. UP HANDLE MISSING.CAN NOT MOVE BACK OF SEAT FORWARD. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    499943243416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail88,741 miles (+8,894)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    205773872801
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass79,847 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    596892021431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail79,716 miles (+9,582)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,716 miles
    Test number
    102106413084
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split and torn. (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and torn (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass70,134 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    554678854350
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deterioring on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber cracking (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail70,132 miles (+7,685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    344138411382
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deterioring on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber cracking (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass62,447 miles (+5,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    289151534383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass56,520 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    199431903308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    609120912361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,921 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    748220812314
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    177897542473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,102 miles (+6,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    188989151435
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Pass35,788 miles (+7,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    564519240039
    • 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)

  24. Pass28,297 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    894997598208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,665 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,665 miles
    Test number
    292714107362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,096 miles
    Test number
    412183006391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 VBO

Does LS53 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VBO expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VBO?
The MOT on LS53 VBO expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VBO done?
LS53 VBO was recorded at 141,474 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 6,851 miles a year.
Has LS53 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VBO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VBO 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 VBO find?
LS53 VBO failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 10 more.

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