KW53YAV - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,238 mi
Expires: 19 June 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 20 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,699 mi
Expires: 19 June 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,354 mi
Expires: 21 May 2024
Passed - 18 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,197 mi
Expires: 17 May 2023
Passed - 12 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,552 mi
Expires: 12 January 2021
Failed - 12 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,552 mi
Passed - 03 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,884 mi
Expires: 12 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed - 29 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,813 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 13 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,072 mi
Expires: 12 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory Oil overfilled
Failed - 12 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,072 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working holder damaged (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory Oil overfilled
Passed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,669 mi
Expires: 12 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Intercooler pipe dislodged on clip
- Advisory Centre exhaust bracket broken, but the exhaust is still adequately supported.
- Advisory Both rear tyres are perishing/aging
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear void bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear void bush (2.5.B.2b)
Failed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,669 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Intercooler pipe dislodged on clip
- Advisory Centre exhaust bracket broken, but the exhaust is still adequately supported.
- Advisory Both rear tyres are perishing/aging
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear void bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear void bush (2.5.B.2b)
Passed - 24 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,638 mi
Expires: 23 June 2016
Passed - 29 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,709 mi
Expires: 28 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 29 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,709 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 01 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,397 mi
Expires: 08 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,397 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,735 mi
Expires: 08 June 2013
Passed - 28 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,148 mi
Expires: 02 June 2012
Passed - 03 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,061 mi
Expires: 02 June 2011
Passed - 10 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,548 mi
Expires: 09 March 2010
Passed - 07 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,406 mi
Expires: 06 March 2009
Passed - 09 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,548 mi
Expires: 18 February 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for KW53YAV?
The MOT expires on 19 June 2026.
What is the tax status of KW53YAV?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.
What are the specifications of KW53YAV?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of KW53YAV?
This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.