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LS53WWL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WWL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 26 Mar 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,190 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front top mount noisy
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,190 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front top mount noisy
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,954 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner seal panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner seal panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,613 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,978 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower coil spring incorrectly mounted
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,483 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
19 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,483 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,702 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,957 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Both front seat belts slow to retract
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,242 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s hand brake slightly low reading
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s hand brake slightly low reading
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,172 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- off side rear tyre side wall cracking
24 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,580 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,049 MI
13 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,049 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,270 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,270 MI
13 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,807 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,920 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,200 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,046 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,738 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2009 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,568 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 13 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,820 MI
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LS53WWL was registered on 2003-12-05
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