VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE PJ53HLV has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,064 miles 6 months ago on Monday 20th April 2026 at 07:12.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 19th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

PJ53HLV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH APRIL 2027126,064 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202418TH APRIL 2025125,930 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202327TH FEBRUARY 2024124,071 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202226TH FEBRUARY 2023120,852 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2022120,843 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202126TH FEBRUARY 2022117,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202026TH FEBRUARY 2021115,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201926TH FEBRUARY 2020113,438 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2019113,438 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.3.3 (b))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201825TH FEBRUARY 2019110,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Deterioration Of The Bonding Between Metal And Flexible Material Of An Upper Support Bearing Rear Bush (2.5.b.3a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Deterioration Of The Bonding Between Metal And Flexible Material Of An Upper Support Bearing Rear Bush (2.5.b.3a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 2018110,018 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Deterioration Of The Bonding Between Metal And Flexible Material Of An Upper Support Bearing Rear Bush (2.5.b.3a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Deterioration Of The Bonding Between Metal And Flexible Material Of An Upper Support Bearing Rear Bush (2.5.b.3a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201725TH FEBRUARY 2018106,871 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201625TH FEBRUARY 2017103,504 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201525TH FEBRUARY 201699,165 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Shock Absorber Pivot (2.7.4)
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20146TH DECEMBER 201598,645 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 20136TH DECEMBER 201492,436 MI
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201286,838 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 20126TH DECEMBER 201386,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 20116TH DECEMBER 201280,268 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201180,268 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20106TH DECEMBER 201173,469 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 201073,469 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20096TH DECEMBER 201066,563 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 20086TH DECEMBER 200958,009 MI
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 20076TH DECEMBER 200850,336 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Silencer Hanger Broken
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20066TH DECEMBER 200741,576 MI
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 200641,576 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

PJ53HLV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

PJ53HLV MOT Comments

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PJ53HLV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,064 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,481 miles

PJ53HLV FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration PJ53HLV was manufactured on Saturday 6th December 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 126,064 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,481 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 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means PJ53HLV has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 33 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does PJ53HLV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 PJ53HLV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is PJ53HLV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 PJ53HLV does have Tax. Read more

When does PJ53HLV Tax expire?

The current Tax for PJ53HLV will expire in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 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 PJ53HLV MOT expire?

The current MOT for PJ53HLV will expire in 6 months on Monday 19th April 2027. Read more

When did PJ53HLV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for PJ53HLV was on Monday 20th April 2026 at 07:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has PJ53HLV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for PJ53HLV we can see 20 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 PJ53HLV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for PJ53HLV we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is PJ53HLV?

PJ53HLV is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has PJ53HLV done?

The odometer reading for PJ53HLV at the last MOT in April 2026 was 126,064 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 5,481 miles per year. Read more

How old is PJ53HLV?

The vehicle PJ53HLV was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 6th December 2003. Read more

What colour is PJ53HLV?

The official colour of PJ53HLV is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does PJ53HLV have?

PJ53HLV has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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