
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc
S53 BEUMOT history
S53 BEU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 155,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 155,485 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S53 BEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S53 BEU was last recorded at 155,485 miles on 14 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,474 miles · 13 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,485 miles
- 2025 – 151,243 miles
- 2024 – 147,681 miles
- 2023 – 145,154 miles
- 2022 – 138,919 miles
- 2021 – 134,766 miles
- 2020 – 131,522 miles
- 2019 – 128,443 miles
- 2018 – 122,118 miles
- 2017 – 115,759 miles
- 2016 – 109,586 miles
- 2015 – 103,510 miles
- 2014 – 95,391 miles
- 2013 – 89,400 miles
- 2012 – 87,298 miles
- 2011 – 84,989 miles
- 2010 – 81,309 miles
- 2009 – 76,522 miles
- 2008 – 71,862 miles
- 2007 – 66,141 miles
- 2006 – 60,339 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
36 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,485 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 155,485 miles
- Test number
- 332220122962
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,474 miles (+4,231)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,474 miles
- Test number
- 301689786767
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,243 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 151,243 miles
- Test number
- 156612936900
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,231 miles (+3,550)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,231 miles
- Test number
- 119190679368
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured corroded and snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting corroded and not attached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,681 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 147,681 miles
- Test number
- 725461670826
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail147,675 miles (+2,521)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,675 miles
- Test number
- 564744895431
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass145,154 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 145,154 miles
- Test number
- 272823838119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail145,152 miles (+6,233)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,152 miles
- Test number
- 806388307133
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing on rear wheel (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,919 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 138,919 miles
- Test number
- 782773190129
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryServo corroded
Fail138,916 miles (+4,150)3 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,916 miles
- Test number
- 179598536726
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryServo corroded
Pass134,766 miles (+3)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 134,766 miles
- Test number
- 900800390331
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Fail134,763 miles (+3,241)2 dangerous12 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,763 miles
- Test number
- 483238990550
- DangerousOffside Front Body component likely to become detached air con canister (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested CAT missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing x2 (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass131,522 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 131,522 miles
- Test number
- 589686597223
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail131,522 miles (+3,079)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,522 miles
- Test number
- 100536680434
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass128,443 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,443 miles
- Test number
- 523449811997
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail128,443 miles (+6,325)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,443 miles
- Test number
- 160499309074
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass122,118 miles (+6,359)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 122,118 miles
- Test number
- 664405693919
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,759 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 115,759 miles
- Test number
- 570454756104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective steel road wheel heavily corroded
Fail115,759 miles (+6,173)4 dangerous5 failures15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,759 miles
- Test number
- 230385232073
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view rubber excessively torn (8.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view rubber excessively torn (8.2.1c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective steel road wheel heavily corroded
- AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear brake disc back plates heavily corroded
Pass109,586 miles (+6,076)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 109,586 miles
- Test number
- 910314557144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass103,510 miles (+8,119)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 103,510 miles
- Test number
- 815812935154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,391 miles (+5,991)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 95,391 miles
- Test number
- 259327224190
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,400 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,400 miles
- Test number
- 248269603411
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail89,400 miles (+2,102)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,400 miles
- Test number
- 387298903159
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,298 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 87,298 miles
- Test number
- 299549732190
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
- NoteWasher hitting the bonnet then the window
Fail87,297 miles (+2,308)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,297 miles
- Test number
- 405457332102
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
- NoteWasher hitting the bonnet then the window
Pass84,989 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 84,989 miles
- Test number
- 149236921104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Fail84,989 miles (+3,680)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,989 miles
- Test number
- 226865921445
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass81,309 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 81,309 miles
- Test number
- 811079210175
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail81,309 miles (+4,787)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,309 miles
- Test number
- 983309810180
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail76,522 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,522 miles
- Test number
- 670101129113
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass76,522 miles (+4,660)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 76,522 miles
- Test number
- 702931329178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,862 miles (+5,721)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 71,862 miles
- Test number
- 210860028173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,141 miles (+5,802)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,141 miles
- Test number
- 323853497048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 60,339 miles
- Test number
- 691681006100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,339 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,339 miles
- Test number
- 852851906169
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about S53 BEU
- Does S53 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 BEU is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S53 BEU?
- The MOT on S53 BEU is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S53 BEU done?
- S53 BEU was recorded at 155,485 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
- Has S53 BEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S53 BEU has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S53 BEU 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 S53 BEU find?
- S53 BEU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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