VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE EX53AGU has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,426 miles 2 months ago on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 15:27.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

EX53AGU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202786,426 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20251ST SEPTEMBER 202682,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20241ST SEPTEMBER 202579,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20231ST SEPTEMBER 202477,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 20221ST SEPTEMBER 202374,722 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20211ST SEPTEMBER 202271,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20201ST SEPTEMBER 202169,110 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Lens Discoloured Faded Image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Lens Discoloured Faded Beam Image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded At Join With Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20191ST SEPTEMBER 202067,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED13TH AUGUST 201967,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20181ST SEPTEMBER 201965,436 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20171ST SEPTEMBER 201861,647 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 20161ST SEPTEMBER 201756,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Both Front Top Suspension Mounts
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion Starting To Nsr Metal Brake Pipe
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Cracking (advise Renew) Asap
FAILED15TH AUGUST 201656,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Blades Splitting (advise Renew)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Both Front Top Suspension Mounts
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion Starting To Nsr Metal Brake Pipe
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Cracking (advise Renew) Asap
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20151ST SEPTEMBER 201652,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nsr Brake Pipe Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - All Tyres Have Surface Cracking (advise Renew)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounts Starting To Split
  4. ADVISORY - Osr Hand Brake Falcrum Not Returning Fully But Working Ok
FAILED13TH AUGUST 201552,307 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nsr Brake Pipe Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - All Tyres Have Surface Cracking (advise Renew)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounts Starting To Split
  6. ADVISORY - Osr Hand Brake Falcrum Not Returning Fully But Working Ok
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201551,175 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201449,805 MI
FAILED3RD AUGUST 201349,805 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201346,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201246,673 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201244,716 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Covers Fitted To Vehicle.
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Handbrake Lever,cable Does Not Fully Return To Stop Brake Not Binding.
FAILED19TH AUGUST 201144,716 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. USER ENTERED - Covers Fitted To Vehicle.
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Handbrake Lever,cable Does Not Fully Return To Stop Brake Not Binding.
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201140,939 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201036,817 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 20081ST SEPTEMBER 200931,203 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Cracking To Front /rear Tyres
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20071ST SEPTEMBER 200826,099 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200721,309 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

EX53AGU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

EX53AGU MOT Comments

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EX53AGU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,426 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,758 miles

EX53AGU FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration EX53AGU was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,426 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,758 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means EX53AGU has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does EX53AGU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 EX53AGU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is EX53AGU Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 EX53AGU does have Tax. Read more

When does EX53AGU Tax expire?

The current Tax for EX53AGU will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does EX53AGU MOT expire?

The current MOT for EX53AGU will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. Read more

When did EX53AGU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for EX53AGU was on Monday 3rd August 2026 at 15:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has EX53AGU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for EX53AGU we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has EX53AGU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for EX53AGU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is EX53AGU?

EX53AGU is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has EX53AGU done?

The odometer reading for EX53AGU at the last MOT in August 2026 was 86,426 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,758 miles per year. Read more

How old is EX53AGU?

The vehicle EX53AGU was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is EX53AGU?

The official colour of EX53AGU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does EX53AGU have?

EX53AGU has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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