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LS53DNJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
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- Registration LS53DNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,186 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,276 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- reverse light not working and lens damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front wiper arm has play
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light not working and lens damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front wiper arm has play
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,444 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,581 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,506 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,698 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,881 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,052 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,508 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018 6 Jun 20265 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,892 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017 6 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,019 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,581 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,152 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,979 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,125 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,143 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,983 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 6 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,983 MI
6 Jun 202610 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,835 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,497 MI
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LS53DNJ was registered on 2003-10-22
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