LS53DNJ - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 3 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,186 mi
Expires: 15 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 12 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,186 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 11 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,276 mi
Expires: 15 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front wiper arm has play
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory reverse light not working and lens damaged
Failed - 11 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,276 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front wiper arm has play
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory reverse light not working and lens damaged
Passed - 22 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,444 mi
Expires: 15 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 12 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,581 mi
Expires: 15 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 15 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,506 mi
Expires: 15 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 07 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,698 mi
Expires: 15 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak
Passed - 06 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,881 mi
Expires: 15 September 2020
Passed - 01 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,052 mi
Expires: 15 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Failed - 31 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,052 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 06 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,508 mi
Expires: 15 September 2018
Failed - 05 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,508 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 13 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,892 mi
Expires: 15 September 2017
Failed - 13 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,892 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed - 09 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,019 mi
Expires: 15 September 2016
Passed - 16 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,581 mi
Expires: 15 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 15 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,581 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 11 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,152 mi
Expires: 14 September 2014
Passed - 15 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,979 mi
Expires: 14 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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 Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 29 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,125 mi
Expires: 25 January 2012
Passed - 26 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,143 mi
Expires: 25 January 2011
Failed - 25 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,140 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions not tested (7.0)
Failed - 28 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,983 mi
Passed - 28 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,983 mi
Expires: 27 October 2009
Passed - 10 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,835 mi
Expires: 22 October 2008
Passed - 20 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,497 mi
Expires: 22 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LS53DNJ?
The MOT expires on 15 September 2026.
What is the tax status of LS53DNJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of LS53DNJ?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Beige. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LS53DNJ?
This vehicle produces 211 g/km of CO2 emissions.