MK53LHZ

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2003 · Silver · Petrol · 1,596 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 08 Apr 2027 (184 days left)

Tax

Untaxed

Due 10 Sep 2026

Mileage

65,925 mi

At MOT on 09 Apr 2026

About MK53LHZ

Registration MK53LHZ is a 2003 silver VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE with a 1,596cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 23 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 08 April 2027, which is 184 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

The DVLA shows this vehicle as Untaxed. Driving an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and possible clamping.

The vehicle has 28 MOT tests on record, including 21 passes and 7 failures, with 32 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 65,925 miles on 09 April 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 2,512 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 185 g/km.

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MOT History 28 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 990556046545
Expiry date: 08 Apr 2027
Mileage recorded: 65,925 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 119122604389
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2026
Mileage recorded: 65,881 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 254903485563
Mileage recorded: 65,551 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

PRS Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 172854245385
Mileage recorded: 64,453 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MOT test number: 927816793305
Mileage recorded: 57,632 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 859103646949
Expiry date: 03 Sep 2018
Mileage recorded: 50,637 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MOT test number: 116916880769
Expiry date: 03 Sep 2017
Mileage recorded: 48,903 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RUN OFF BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED A ROUND TREAD BLOCKS

MOT test number: 409230621287
Mileage recorded: 34,739 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective

USER ENTERED air bag light on

MOT test number: 477060021276
Expiry date: 01 Sep 2012
Mileage recorded: 34,739 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective

USER ENTERED air bag light on

MOT test number: 144189620250
Expiry date: 01 Sep 2011
Mileage recorded: 32,067 MI
Registration at time of test: MK53LHZ
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

USER ENTERED Airbag Warning Lamp On

Vehicle specifications

Model: BEETLE
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,596 cc
First Registered: Sep 2003
First Used on Road: 01 Sep 2003
CO2 Emissions: 185 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 17 Apr 2026
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 185/70R14

Wheel size 14" 15" 16" 17"

All four wheels 14" wheel

185/70R14 S 88

Fitted to front and rear

Width

185 mm

Tread width

Profile

70%

Sidewall

Wheel

14"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 88

560 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/65R15 S 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

65%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 16" wheel

205/55R16 S 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

205 mm

Tread width

Profile

55%

Sidewall

Wheel

16"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 17" wheel

225/45R17 S 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

225 mm

Tread width

Profile

45%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Volkswagen costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 35.3 mpg; From 185 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 22.5p; At 174.6p/litre
Fill-up: £87.28; Approx. 50L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,665; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 7996 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 05 Oct 2026 at 22:11.