Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LX53 BNFMOT history
LX53 BNF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,899 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 109,899 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BNF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 BNF was last recorded at 109,899 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,995 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,904 miles
- Average per year
- 4,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,899 miles
- 2025 – 103,995 miles
- 2023 – 97,980 miles
- 2022 – 92,392 miles
- 2021 – 90,472 miles
- 2020 – 88,784 miles
- 2019 – 87,125 miles
- 2018 – 84,942 miles
- 2017 – 82,726 miles
- 2016 – 79,956 miles
- 2015 – 76,304 miles
- 2014 – 72,063 miles
- 2013 – 67,788 miles
- 2012 – 64,318 miles
- 2011 – 60,805 miles
- 2010 – 54,727 miles
- 2009 – 48,126 miles
- 2008 – 41,088 miles
- 2007 – 33,113 miles
- 2006 – 26,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,899 miles
- AdvisoryNear side rear sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOff side rear sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear silencer deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,899 miles (+5,904)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 109,899 miles
- Test number
- 358919599062
- AdvisoryNear side rear sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOff side rear sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
Pass103,995 miles (+6,015)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 103,995 miles
- Test number
- 640070099940
- AdvisoryNear side rear sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOff side rear sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
Pass97,980 miles (+5,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 97,980 miles
- Test number
- 125933070493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass92,392 miles (+1,920)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 92,392 miles
- Test number
- 542218014652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,472 miles (+1,688)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,472 miles
- Test number
- 625153089681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,784 miles (+1,659)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 88,784 miles
- Test number
- 189292266995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,125 miles (+2,183)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,125 miles
- Test number
- 215812832334
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass84,942 miles (+2,216)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,942 miles
- Test number
- 798161625751
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Pass82,726 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 82,726 miles
- Test number
- 777821359669
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail82,726 miles (+2,770)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,726 miles
- Test number
- 116893885661
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass79,956 miles (+3,652)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 923558245966
- AdvisoryADVISE NEARSIDE WIPER
- AdvisoryADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass76,304 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,304 miles
- Test number
- 611235854100
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail76,304 miles (+4,241)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,304 miles
- Test number
- 361399984905
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,063 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,063 miles
- Test number
- 815310964249
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,788 miles
- Test number
- 378302763427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,788 miles (+3,470)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,788 miles
- Test number
- 118209553208
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass64,318 miles (+3,513)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,318 miles
- Test number
- 379872362263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,805 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 60,805 miles
- Test number
- 766489551241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,727 miles (+6,601)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,727 miles
- Test number
- 801677440230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,126 miles (+7,038)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,126 miles
- Test number
- 671764359217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,088 miles (+7,975)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,088 miles
- Test number
- 493646548223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,113 miles (+6,977)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,113 miles
- Test number
- 242336147275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,136 miles
- Test number
- 252795336260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 BNF
- Does LX53 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BNF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BNF?
- The MOT on LX53 BNF is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 BNF done?
- LX53 BNF was recorded at 109,899 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
- Has LX53 BNF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BNF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BNF 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 LX53 BNF find?
- LX53 BNF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: near side rear sill slightly corroded; off side rear sill slightly corroded; rear silencer deteriorated.
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