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MK53 MOO

2023 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,631 mi
Last recorded28,631 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 MOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 28,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,362 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 89,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 78,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 72,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,716 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 67,882 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Damage outer sill panel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator unit is damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit is damaged and has condensation in

Pass 27 May 2020 63,797 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2020 63,797 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,691 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,481 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,509 miles

Front No plate cracked

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,589 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs faces corroded

offside side indicator repeater lens has slight damage

Pass 17 May 2012 20,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,150 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MK53 MOO is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK53 MOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 3 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MK53 MOO is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2023.

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